Active shooter incidents have become more common in U.S. in recent years

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April 24, 2023

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

Active shooter incidents have become more common in U.S. in recent years

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Active shooter incidents have become more common in U.S. in recent years

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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 suicide and gun murder rates reached near-record highs in 2021
U.S. gun death rates varied widely by state in 2021

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