US domestic violence fatalities remain high amid overall homicide decline

Despite historic drops in overall homicide rates across US cities and states, domestic violence-related killings continue to rise alarmingly. Non-profit organizations report increased demand for legal and housing assistance due to federal funding cuts.

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Alarm as US domestic violence killings remain high despite drop in homicides

Non-profits say requests for legal help and housing on rise amid Trump funding cuts for prevention and response As cities and states across the US report historic drops in homicides, domestic violence killings remain alarmingly high. In Chicago, where homicides fell from 805 in 2021 to 425 in 2025, killings tied to domestic violence increased by 15% between 2024 and 2025. In Kansas City, Missouri, homicides in general have dropped since 2023, but 2025 was the second deadliest year for homicid...

By Abené Clayton in Los Angeles

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US domestic violence fatalities remain high amid overall homicide decline

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