Homicides across dozens of U.S. cities increased by nine percent over the first three months of 2016 compared to the same period last year.
The report, by the Major Cities Chiefs Association, analyzed crime reported by 63 municipal and county departments from more than 50 cities and metropolitan areas, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and Miami. Combined, the agencies reported 1,365 homicides through March, up from 1,251 over the same period last year.