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Murder Rate Spikes in New Orleans
Four men in New Orleans were killed on Monday, marking the deadliest day in the city. All four victims were shot in the head from point-blank range, but the murders did not appear to be connected. At least 55 people have been killed in New Orleans so far this year.
Alexandra Cohen reports, followed by a discussion between University of New Orleans criminologist Peter Scharf and Noah Adams.
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