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Murders in Houston spike 50% during pandemic, police chief says


May 22, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Murder is on the rise in Houston, according to Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo. The chief said there’s a 50 percent increase in homicides from this time last year. He also added that the city of Houston is seeing nearly one murder per day this year. Acevedo said it’s a combination of issues that are …

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