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FBI says Flint most violent city in America
Posted: 01.17.2013 at 9:00 AM
Joel Feick

Joel Feick is an anchor on NBC25 Monday through Friday from 5am - 7am.

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Detroit is number 2

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In statistics released on Monday, Flint holds the dubious distinction of being the most violent city in America. By a wide margin. Detroit is number 2.

The numbers are for the first half of last year. In the report, it shows Flint recorded more than 1373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents.. Detroit was number 2 at a little more than 983 crimes per 100,000 residents.

The numbers were compiled by the FBI for MLive.

 

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