SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a swipe at Speaker Mike Johnson's district.

Governor Newsom said Shreveport has a per capita murder rate "six times" higher than San Francisco's. But Shreveport leaders say it is misleading.

"It's very difficult to compare San Francisco's crime statistics to Shreveport's. We're a vastly different city." said, Cpl. Chris Bordelon.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is addressing recent crime trends in Shreveport. Newsom claims Shreveport's murder rate is higher than the city of San Francisco, according to a post on "x" last week. Shreveport leaders say his statements are false.

"As far as I know, Governor Newsom has never been here, so I don't know what basis he would have for making such a statement.

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