Amid the fallout from a recent mass shooting in Pittsburgh that left two teenagers dead and at least 11 people with gunshot wounds, the attention of Pennsylvanians turns to a crime wave that shows no sign of letting up.
Allegheny County’s homicide spike has led to protests among residents. On top of last month’s shooting, with no perpetrator in custody, there have already been at least 38 killings this year. Last year saw 123 homicides, 10 more than in 2020 and roughly 26 more than in 2019. Meanwhile, on the southeast side of the state, Philadelphia recorded its deadliest year ever in 2021, with 562 homicide victims, according to the city’s police department.
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