New data reveals a significant rise in homicide rates across numerous major U.S. cities in 2016, sparking renewed concerns over urban violence and prompting calls for enhanced public safety measures nationwide.
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In 2020, the U.S. saw a massive one-year spike in homicide rates, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts link the surge to social, economic, and public health disruptions during this unprecedented period.
Violent crimes surged again in 2022, following an unprecedented spike in murders the previous year, according to recent Fox News reports. Authorities are urging renewed focus on community safety measures.