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Good afternoon, Toledo — here’s your briefing for Monday, Nov. 2.

Crime stats are in. Toledo’s Q3 numbers show homicides down 26.7%, with the city on track for its lowest homicide count in years. New Chief Kevin Braun called it plainly: “The reality is: crime is down in our city. Full stop.” Read our full report on the Q3 crime stats.

Hill Ave victims named. Police have identified all six people in the Halloween-night head-on crash at Hill Avenue and Wenz Road that killed three, including two teenagers. Read the names and the latest on the investigation.

Catherine O’Hara’s final bow. Netflix’s new SCTV documentary features the beloved Home Alone star’s last on-screen appearance, filmed months before her death at 71. Read more about the farewell.

Also today: Vance packed a Toledo Express hangar in Swanton for an election-eve rally; Toledo gas prices dropped 30 cents in a week; our Election Day voter guide has everything you need before you go; and a 23-year-old was arrested after shots were fired at an occupied car in Swanton.

That’s the newsroom winding toward evening. See you tomorrow.