Overview
- At least five gay men have been killed and dozens more robbed since March 2024.
- Victims were targeted through popular LGBTQ+ dating apps like Hornet and Grindr.
- Police investigations are ongoing, but arrests have been limited and inconsistent.
- Victims' families and advocates cite structural homophobia as a factor in these crimes.
- Dating app companies claim to be enhancing security measures and cooperating with law enforcement.