Shootings, which included the killing of 8-year-old girl, rise sharply
A recent wave of violent crime has roiled the city of Atlanta, amplifying tensions in a community still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and a debate over policing and race.
The uptick in gun violence has mirrored a trend in cities across the U.S., such as Chicago, New York and Philadelphia, where police departments reported a higher number of shootings and homicides compared with the same period last year.
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