Robbery, gun violence rose last year while overall crime reached 32-year low

Monday, September 11, 2006

WASHINGTON -- Americans were robbed and victimized by gun violence at greater rates last year than the year before, even though overall violent and property crime reached a 32-year low, the Justice Department said Sunday.

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