More Americans Killed in Philadelphia Than Iraq [View All]

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Philadelphia has seen an unofficial 347 homicides last year,
which is 20 more than the number of American soldiers killed
in Iraq by hostile fire. 347 represents a 20% increase since
2002 which saw 288 homicides.    
 Other US big cities have shown the same trend with homicide
rates rising. The rate in 2002 for Philadelphia was the lowest
in 17 years. 2003, however, is no match for 1990 when 500 were
murdered there. Crime experts think recession may be a factor.
  
 On New Year's Day, homicides continued in Philly with a
shooting right after 1am at Spiro's Park Rail Bar & Grill.
A few hours later, a man was killed in his home in North
Philadelphia. Statistics have yet to come out regarding other
big cities. 

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/7615468.htm