The presence of a firearm can turn domestic violence into domestic homicide. When men murder women, the most common weapon used is a gun. Nearly nine out of 10 females murdered by males are killed by someone they know. To…
For Release: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Missouri has Highest Rate of Black Homicide Victimization in the Nation Washington, DC — Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America according to Black Homicide…
Mississippi There were 451 Black homicide victims in Mississippi in 2022. The homicide rate among Black victims in Mississippi was 40.4 per 100,000 in 2022. Ranked 10th in the United States Age Forty-four homicide victims (9.8 percent) were less than…
Pennsylvania There were 680 Black homicide victims in Pennsylvania in 2022. The homicide rate among Black victims in Pennsylvania was 41.6 per 100,000 in 2022. Ranked 9th in the United States Age Fifty-five homicide victims (8.1 percent) were less than…
Oregon There were 49 Black homicide victims in Oregon in 2022. The homicide rate among Black victims in Oregon was 46.5 per 100,000 in 2022. Ranked 4th in the United States Age There were fewer than 10 victims under age…
For Release: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 More than 5,700 Hispanics were killed by guns in 2021 Para la versión en español haga “click” aquí. Washington, DC — Nearly 75,000 Hispanics were killed with guns in the United States from 2001…
For Release: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 94 Percent of Black Homicide Victims in Missouri were Killed with Guns Washington, DC — Missouri has the highest Black homicide victimization rate in the nation with a rate of 50.98 per 100,000—more than…
For Release: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Missouri has the Highest Black Homicide Victimization Rate in the Nation for the Sixth Year in a Row Washington, DC — Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide…
For Release: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 95 Percent of Black Homicide Victims in Missouri were Killed with Guns Washington, DC — Missouri has the highest Black homicide victimization rate in the nation with a rate of 50.64 per 100,000—almost three…