DAILY WIRE 07/14/2020

Murders, Gun Violence Increased In These 6 Major Cities As ‘Defund The Police’ Went Mainstream By Jeffrey Cawood

Nearly seven weeks have passed since George Floyd was killed on May 25 while in police custody. Viral video of his death sparked nationwide protests, civil unrest, and accelerated efforts for systemic, transformational changes to America’s criminal justice system. But as Black Lives Matter-inspired calls to “defund the police” and “reimagine public safety” went mainstream, several major U.S. cities simultaneously experienced an increase in murders and gun violence. Although it is not conclusive why homicide rates and shootings have soared in so many places, experts acknowledge several possible contributing factors in addition to the recent protests....

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