Murder Charges Fell Sharply in 2023 After Rising Throughout Pandemic

Homicides in massive U.S. cities fell in 2023 after skyrocketing in the course of the first two years of the pandemic.

Killings have been down about 15% within the 10 largest cities final 12 months in comparison with 2022, in line with native authorities knowledge. That features a 20% drop in each Philadelphia and Houston and 16% in Los Angeles.