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.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 20, 2020 09:33 UTC