Missouri
There were 481 Black homicide victims in Missouri in 2022.
The homicide rate among Black victims in Missouri was 65.7 per 100,000 in 2022.
Ranked 1st in the United States
Age
Fifty-two homicide victims (10.8 percent) were less than 18 years old and 12 victims (2.5 percent) were 65 years of age or older.
Sex
Out of 481 homicide victims, 408 were male and 73 were female.
Most Common Weapons
Most victims were killed with firearms (90.4 percent or 435 out of 481). Twelve victims were killed with knives or other sharp instruments.
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