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Firearm Violence Is Falling in North Carolina. Why?
Rose Werth, program analyst with the state Criminal Justice Analysis Center, explores factors that likely contributed to a 2021 spike in firearm homicides – and the steady decline that has continued into 2026.
News and Publications
- Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force Annual Report, March 2026
- Firearm Violence Across North Carolina in Rural, Urban and Suburban Areas, March 2026
- Trends in Reported Crime in North Carolina, December 2025
Gov. Stein Addresses First Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force Meeting, October 2025