Top 7 America's Deadliest Cities

29th April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

Sadly, violence plagues some US cities. This look at high violent crime rates aims to spark dialogue about solutions.

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St. Louis, Missouri

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Detroit, Michigan

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Baltimore, Maryland

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Memphis, Tennessee

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Cleveland, Ohio

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Stockton, California

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