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  1. Homicide - Wikipedia

    Homicide is an act in which a person causes the death of another person. A homicide requires only a volitional act, or an omission, that causes the death of another, and thus a homicide …

  2. Georgetown double homicide: Victims found during house fire

    20 hours ago · Two men were found dead following a Friday night house fire in Georgetown; both victims suffered injuries consistent with a stabbing.

  3. Homicide | Definition, Legal Aspects, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 10, 2025 · Murder is a homicide committed intentionally or as a result of the commission of another serious offense and is usually distinguished from the crime of manslaughter by the …

  4. What Is the Difference Between Homicide and Murder?

    Jul 13, 2025 · In media and daily conversation, the words homicide and murder are often used interchangeably. However, there are significant legal differences between them. While both …

  5. homicide | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute

    Homicide is a manner of death, when one person causes the death of another. Not all homicide is murder, as some deaths caused by another person are manslaughter, and some are lawful; …

  6. What Is Homicide? Punishment, Types And Meaning - Forbes

    Oct 11, 2024 · Homicide is the killing of another person. It could include murder or manslaughter. Learn more here about homicide offenses, punishments, and defenses.

  7. What Is Homicide? - FindLaw

    Nov 13, 2024 · Homicide is when one person causes the death of another person, intentionally or unintentionally. The term "homicide" comes from French and Latin roots of homo (meaning …

  8. In 2023, 93% of homicide incidents involved one victim, accounting for 17,030 of the 19,800 total homicide victims (table 5). An estimated 5% of homicide incidents involved two victims, and …

  9. Understanding Homicide: Causes, Types and Prevention - Longdom

    Homicide is a severe form of violence that has a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities. Understanding the different types and causes of homicide is crucial in …

  10. HOMICIDE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : homicide that is committed in self-defense, in defense of another and especially a member of one's family or sometimes in defense of a residence, in preventing a felony especially …