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A look at data as concerns grow around surging violent crime
Several high profile stories have put a spotlight on violent crimes in the U.S., particularly in cities and metro areas. The death of Laken Riley, in particular, took center stage during last week's State of the Union. But while murder numbers did surge in several places during the pandemic, recent data suggests an overall drop in killings from 2022 to 2023. Stephanie Sy takes a look at the data.
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