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The spike in gun violence

Today, Explained

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This chapter explores the alarming surge in gun violence in the U.S., particularly a near 30% increase in homicide rates during 2020, the highest in six decades. It also focuses on Philadelphia, analyzing local factors contributing to these trends amid ongoing societal challenges influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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