Murders Up 10.8% Since 1971?

Murders Up 10.8% Since 1971?

The rising violence that occurred in 2015 driven by the increase in black men murders and gun crimes. In the last year murder rate has risen 10.8%, the biggest year percentage jump since 1971, according to data released Monday by the FBI. At least 900 black mender killed in 2015, according tot eh information provided. there were about 1,500 additional firearm murders in 2015. 

The percentage of murders committed with guns have increased to 71.5%. this increase follows a two-decade downward trend, placing the number of murders back at 15,696, the same number as 2009.

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