Don't blame it on the media.
My comments are based on nearby events.
As to the facts: Baton Rouge population 227000
Crime index 2 (100 is safest)
Chance of becoming victim of violent crime 1 in 108
Chance of becoming victim of property crime 1 in 21
3 times the national average in burglary, theft, and car theft
6 times the national average in murder
3 times national average in robbery
Nearly 3 times national average in assault
No my friends it is not the media's fault. It is society's fault.
Maybe not in your area but at least in Baton Rouge the bodies are in fact piling up.