FBI: Murders increased in 2021 but the data is incomplete
FBI: Murders increased in 2021 but the data is incomplete
(NewsNation) — The FBI’s new annual crime report released Wednesday found a 4.3% increase in the total number of murders in 2021, but experts warn the estimate draws on fewer data points than previous years.
After spiking nearly 30% in 2020, the rise in homicides continued in 2021. The FBI estimates there were 22,900 homicides nationwide last year, up from 22,000 the year prior.
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