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Lib Cities - Shootings, Homicides Up
Homicides Skyrocket in Dozens of Nation’s Largest Cities, Analysis Finds
Quote:Homicides in 50 of America’s largest cities rose by 24%, a new analysis found.
In total, 36 of 50 of America’s largest cities examined saw a double-digit rise in homicide rates, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. Austin and Chicago’s homicide rates have increased more than 50% in comparison to last year’s rates, according to the Journal.
Portland police chief says riots not helping cause of racial justice: ‘Enough is enough’
Quote:He added that shootings have also spiked since the defunding of the Gun Violence Reduction Team over accusations of racism.
There were 99 shootings in July, up from 35 in July 2019, police said, according to OregonLive.com.
Shootings in lib-mecca portland were up ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHTY-THREE-PERCENT (182.86%) for just the month of July alone. [ (99-35) / 35 ] * 100
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RE: Lib Cities - Shootings, Homicides Up
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08-06-2020 12:45 PM |
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