Gun Death in Wisconsin – A Comprehensive Report from the VPC and the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort (WAVE) Educational Fund

A student and staff member were killed and six others were injured in a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. The October 2024 joint report Gun Death in Wisconsin from the Violence Policy Center and WAVE Educational Fund presents a comprehensive overview of gun death in the state utilizing the most recent federal data available. More>>

Gun Deaths Surpass Motor Vehicle Deaths in 35 States and the District of Columbia

Gun deaths outpaced motor vehicle deaths in 35 states and the District of Columbia in 2022, the most recent year for which data are available, a new analysis from the VPC reveals. In just over a decade, the number of states plus the District of Columbia where gun deaths exceed motor vehicle deaths has increased from just 13 in 2010 to 36 in 2022 — a jump of 177 percent. More>>

Help Us Prevent Gun Violence in the Coming Year

In 2025, the Violence Policy Center’s research, public and policymaker education, technical assistance, and advocacy activities will be more important than ever. Your year-end tax-deductible contribution will increase our impact as we work to stop gun death and injury — together. More>>