Kentucky
There were 177 Black homicide victims in Kentucky in 2022.
The homicide rate among Black victims in Kentucky was 45.2 per 100,000 in 2022.
Ranked 6th in the United States
Age
Fourteen homicide victims (7.9 percent) were less than 18 years old. There were fewer than 10 victims age 65 years and older.
Sex
Out of 177 homicide victims, 146 were male and 31 were female.
Most Common Weapons
Most victims were killed with firearms (90.4 percent or 160 out of 177). Fewer than 10 victims were killed with knives or other sharp instruments.
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