4 key takeaways from the FBI's annual crime report
There was less reported violent crime across the U.S. last year after a dramatic spike in 2020. But there were more car thefts and hate crimes reported.
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Winston-Salem police seek community response to wave of violence
Winston-Salem police asked for more community input during a press conference Wednesday to address a spate of recent violence.
More people are getting away with murder. Unsolved killings reach a record high
U.S. murder clearance or solve rates have hit an all-time low. Experts say mutual mistrust between police and some communities is creating a vicious cycle where unsolved killings breed more mistrust.
Crime Has Declined Overall During The Pandemic, But Shootings And Killings Are Up
The pandemic has forced people to change their lives dramatically, which has contributed to the crime rate dropping. The bad news: an uptick in shootings and killings.
Families Of LA Serial Killer's Victims Still Await Closure
Police allege Lonnie Franklin Jr. terrorized LA for decades, targeting mostly young black women. As his trial wraps up, critics wonder if racial bias caused the investigation to take so long.