US murder rate hits lowest level in 125 years as violence plummets — except for 8 big cities

New York Post
By Georgia WorrellJul 23, 2026, 5:24 pm80 pts
The national homicide rate plunged to a historic low in 2025 and has continued to fall so far this year – except in eight major US cities.

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