 Deaths via traffic incidents increased by over 130% to 26 in the first half of 2024. Shooting deaths increased 8%, but that does not include two officers who were stabbed to death and two officers who were beat to death. A Maryland parole officer was one of the 71 officers killed so far this year. Police say Agent Davis Martinez was killed by a parolee during a home visit. Luke Lukert, WTOP News.