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Q & A
The U.S. endured a spike in gun violence during the pandemic, but it’s subsiding in many places. A researcher puts the latest homicide statistics into context — and warns lawmakers not to become complacent.
Community Violence
Data does not support a talking point that’s become popular during the 2016 campaign.
Chicago
More than a dozen cities have higher rates of shootings and homicides.
Focusing on the neighborhood level is the best way to understand violence in America. Here are six charts that prove it.
