Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason
- Posted on June 30, 2025
- By NPR
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Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason

Homicides are falling dramatically in many U.S. cities, after a surge in 2020 and 2021. Analysts say a reinvestment in communities from local government after the pandemic's disruption is a key reason.