Murders Are Rising the Most in a Few Isolated Precincts of Major Cities
Murders Are Rising the Most in a Few Isolated Precincts of Major Cities Jon Hilsenrath and Joe Barrett, Wall Street Journal, May 8, 2021 A murder wave in U.S. cities that started last year is carrying forward into 2021, and a growing body of research shows a pattern behind the rise: It has been concentrated in relatively few poor neighborhoods, typically Black and Hispanic, with persistent histories of violence. As elected officials and communities search for solutions, recognizing this geographical reality is essential, say social scientists and police officials who have studied the murder w...