Dossier
Jeff Asher
Coverage of Jeff Asher in the Nexus archive.
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- By the Numbers: Shootings Decrease, But Gun Sales Are Up
Gun violence in the U.S. has significantly decreased in the first half of 2026, with 6,458 shooting deaths and 11,781 injuries, the lowest since 2015. However, gun sales have risen, with 7.3 million firearms sold, and some states like Iowa and New Hampshire saw increases in shooting deaths.
- California homicide rate falls to historic low as police make more arrests in killings
California’s homicide rate reached a historic low of 3.5 per 100,000 people in 2025, continuing a national decline in killings. Police clearance rates for homicides also rose significantly, reaching 79% in 2024, as federal and local law enforcement efforts contributed to reduced violence in cities like Los Angeles.