Gun violence has a significant impact on communities: both nationally and in California. In 2024, guns claimed 44,447 lives in the United States. Of these, 2,853 California lives were lost to guns in suicides (1,530), homicides (1,204), and other firearm deaths (119).
Comprehensive, reliable data is the foundation for effective public policy. Such information not only helps quantify public health threats, but also aids in the identification and implementation of effective solutions.
Publications
Hispanic/Latino Suicide in California (September 2019)
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Data Collection in California in Support of Violence Prevention: Strengths, Limitations, and Opportunities (June 2019)
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Lethal Hispanic/Latino Firearm Victimization in California (February 2019)
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Lost Youth: A County-by-County Analysis of 2013 California Homicide Victims Ages 10 to 24 (November 2015)
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Youth Gang Violence and Guns: Data Collection in California (February 2009)
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