What year did gun crimes in the US start to rise?

Gun crimes in the U.S. began to rise notably in the early 2000s, but a significant increase was observed around 2014, coinciding with a rise in violent crime rates in several major cities. This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when gun violence surged dramatically. Various factors, including social unrest, economic challenges, and changes in policing practices, contributed to this increase.