U.S. gun suicide and gun murder rates reached near-record highs in 2021

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April 24, 2023

What the data says about gun deaths in the U.S.

U.S. gun suicide and gun murder rates reached near-record highs in 2021

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U.S. gun suicide and gun murder rates reached near-record highs in 2021

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What the data says about gun deaths in the U.S.
Suicides accounted for more than half of U.S. gun deaths in 2021
U.S. saw record numbers of gun suicides and gun murders in 2021
U.S. gun death rates varied widely by state in 2021
Active shooter incidents have become more common in U.S. in recent years

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