1/ The US murder surge is accelerating: killings are now up 42% in Atlanta, 41% in Philly, 38% in Oakland, 30% in Miami, 25% in LA, 20% in Dallas.
Worse, cities that had been okay are joining the trend. Dallas has had 27 murders in Oct., compared to 2 in the same period in 2019.
Worse, cities that had been okay are joining the trend. Dallas has had 27 murders in Oct., compared to 2 in the same period in 2019.
2/ The US has NEVER - NEVER - had a recorded murder increase like this. Something is very wrong on the streets.
Theories:
Cops feel unsupported and have pulled back.
Progressive prosecutors/bail reform mean no one is jailed early in crime sprees or fears carrying weapons...
Theories:
Cops feel unsupported and have pulled back.
Progressive prosecutors/bail reform mean no one is jailed early in crime sprees or fears carrying weapons...