CRIMEJun 30 · 09:00 UTCNPR NEWSMartin Kaste

U.S. murder rate approaches a record low

The U.S. murder rate is approaching a record low, reversing earlier concerns about a 'new normal' of elevated violent crime. Experts previously worried about increased violent crime, but current trends indicate a significant decline.

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