According To Data Released By State And Federal Agencies, The Bristol Area Saw A Substantial Increase In Murder Cases During The Pandemic In 2020. Bristol Virginia Experienced A 31% Increase In The Number Of Reported Murders, While Bristol Tennessee Saw Its Murder Rate Triple Compared To 2019. Meanwhile, Washington County Virginia Experienced The Biggest Increase In Murders, Going From Three In 2019, To Six Murder Cases In 2020.
