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Gun violence in Philadelphia plummeted in 2024 − researchers aren’t sure why, but here are 3 factors at play

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par Carla Lewandowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Rowan University
John A. Shjarback, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Rowan University

Philadelphia experienced a surge in shootings and homicides during the COVID-19 years that disproportionately affected young Black and Latino men in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods with drug markets.

In 2020, Philadelphia had 499 homicides – nearly…

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