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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 may result from …

  2. Georgetown double homicide: Victims found during house fire

    23 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 element of malice …

  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 terms …

  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; such as …

  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. Homicide - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes

    Jun 27, 2015 · Homicide is defined as the taking of a person’s life, regardless of the intent or the circumstances surrounding the death. This means that a homicide is not necessarily a murder, but …

  8. What Is Negligent Homicide? - FindLaw

    5 days ago · Learn about negligent homicide charges, penalties, and legal defenses. FindLaw explains this serious criminal offense and when to seek legal help.

  9. Georgetown police investigating double homicide in Sun City

    1 day ago · GEORGETOWN, Texas — A person of interest is in custody after a double homicide in the Sun City neighborhood of Georgetown on Friday night. According to police, first responders were …

  10. 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 fewer …