Murders, Gun Violence Increased In These 6 Major Cities As ‘Defund The Police’ Went Mainstream

And AOC claims that there is no causal linkage between defunding the police and the ensuing violence. 

Here are six major cities that have experienced spikes in homicides and gun violence as recent uprisings against police misconduct and racial injustice gained momentum.

1. Minneapolis 
2. NYC
3. Chicago
4. Louisville 
5. Los Angeles
6. Atlanta

Murders, Gun Violence Increased In These 6 Major Cities As ‘Defund The Police’ Went Mainstream

Nearly seven weeks have passed since George Floyd was killed on May 25 while in police custody. Viral video of his death sparked nationwide protests, civil unrest, and accelerated efforts for systemic, transformational changes to America’s criminal justice system. But as Black Lives Matter-inspired calls to “defund the police” and “reimagine public safety” went mainstream, several major U.S.