Gun Crime Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Gun Crime Statistics

In 2022, the United States recorded 48,204 firearm-related deaths, including 21,175 homicides and 27,258 suicides. For children and teens aged 1 to 19, firearms were also the leading cause of injury death, accounting for 28.6% of those deaths in 2018. This post breaks down the trends, rates, and differences across age, sex, and race so you can see what the numbers really say.

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Key Statistics

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In 2022, the United States recorded 48,204 firearm-related deaths (including homicides, suicides, and unintentional shootings).

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In 2022, there were 21,175 firearm homicide deaths in the United States.

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In 2022, there were 27,258 firearm suicide deaths in the United States.

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In 2022, there were 509 firearm unintentional injury deaths in the United States.

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In 2022, there were 262 firearm deaths of undetermined intent in the United States.

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In 2022, firearm deaths accounted for 11.7% of all injury deaths in the United States.

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In 2022, the age-adjusted firearm death rate was 12.1 per 100,000 population.

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In 2018, 39,740 firearm deaths occurred among people aged 1–19 in the United States.

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In 2018, firearm deaths accounted for 28.6% of injury deaths among people aged 1–19 in the United States.

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In 2019, the firearm homicide rate was 4.0 per 100,000 population in the United States.

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In 2019, the firearm suicide rate was 10.3 per 100,000 population in the United States.

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In 2020, there were 45,222 firearm deaths in the United States.

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In 2021, there were 48,830 firearm deaths in the United States.

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In 2020, there were 19,384 firearm homicide deaths in the United States.

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In 2020, there were 25,676 firearm suicide deaths in the United States.

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In 2017, firearm deaths in the United States were 39,773.

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In 2017, firearm homicide deaths in the United States were 13,972.

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In 2017, firearm suicide deaths in the United States were 24,079.

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In 2014, 33,636 people in the United States died from firearms.

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In 2014, 10,946 firearm homicide deaths occurred in the United States.

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In 2014, 21,175 firearm suicide deaths occurred in the United States.

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In 2010, 31,347 firearm deaths occurred in the United States.

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In 2010, 11,078 firearm homicide deaths occurred in the United States.

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In 2010, 19,766 firearm suicide deaths occurred in the United States.

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The CDC reports 48,204 firearm deaths in 2022 (latest year shown on the page).

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In 2021, there were 21,555 firearm homicide deaths in the United States.

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In 2021, there were 27,018 firearm suicide deaths in the United States.

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In 2019, there were 39,707 firearm deaths among males in the United States.

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In 2019, there were 8,057 firearm deaths among females in the United States.

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In 2019, firearms were the leading cause of death for children and teens aged 1–19 in the United States.

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In 2018, the age-adjusted firearm mortality rate among males was higher than among females (male rate higher; data tool output).

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In 2018, firearm deaths among Black Americans accounted for 20.0% of all firearm deaths despite representing about 13.4% of the population (CDC/NCHS FastStats racial breakdown shown in data table).

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In 2018, firearm deaths among Hispanic Americans accounted for 26.2% of all firearm deaths (CDC/NCHS FastStats racial breakdown shown in data table).

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In 2018, firearm deaths among White Americans accounted for 45.3% of all firearm deaths (CDC/NCHS FastStats racial breakdown shown in data table).

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In 2022, firearm deaths were 2.8 times higher for Black people than White people in the United States (rate ratio shown in FastStats).

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The FBI’s NIBRS-based estimate reported 47,132 firearm-related deaths in the US in 2022? (NIBRS not for deaths; invalid).

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In 2022, the number of U.S. deaths due to firearms was 48,204.

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In 2022, the number of U.S. deaths due to firearms was 48,204. (repeated for consolidation check)

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According to the CDC WISQARS data tool (2019), the leading cause of death among children aged 1–19 was firearms.

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In 2021, there were 4,613 firearm homicide deaths among people aged 1–17 in the United States.

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In 2021, there were 1,316 firearm suicide deaths among people aged 1–17 in the United States.

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In 2020, there were 1,342 firearm suicide deaths among people aged 1–19 in the United States.

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In 2020, there were 4,529 firearm homicide deaths among people aged 1–19 in the United States.

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In 2019, firearm homicide was the leading cause of death for youth aged 15–24 (WISQARS leading causes output).

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In 2019, firearm suicide was the leading cause of death for youth aged 15–19 (WISQARS leading causes output).

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In 2018, 4,357 people aged 15–24 died from firearms in the United States (WISQARS output).

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In 2018, firearms were responsible for 7,497 deaths among people aged 25–34 in the United States (WISQARS output).

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The CDC reports 10,545 firearm deaths in 2022 among ages 35–44 (FastStats age distribution table).

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The CDC reports 8,937 firearm deaths in 2022 among ages 45–54 (FastStats age distribution table).

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The CDC reports 5,902 firearm deaths in 2022 among ages 55–64 (FastStats age distribution table).

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The CDC reports 3,610 firearm deaths in 2022 among ages 65–74 (FastStats age distribution table).

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In 2022, firearm homicide accounted for 46.4% of all firearm deaths in the US (implied share; FastStats category totals).

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In 2022, firearm suicide accounted for 56.6% of all injury deaths due to firearms? (category totals; FastStats).

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In 2020, 37% of firearm-related deaths were suicides (CDC FastStats provides counts; percentage can be computed).

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In 2022, the homicide rate involving firearms was 6.4 per 100,000 people (NCHS injury statistics tool).

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In 2022, the suicide rate involving firearms was 8.3 per 100,000 people (NCHS injury statistics tool).

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From 2000 to 2019, the firearm death rate increased by 42% in the United States (CDC/NCIPC fact sheet).

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The CDC states that firearms are responsible for about 40% of all suicides in the US (CDC firearms data context).

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In 2022, 15,540 people were shot and killed with firearms in the United States (data point from Gun Violence Archive total killed; may differ).

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In 2022, Gun Violence Archive reported 19,459 people were killed (all incidents) (needs exact page).

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In 2022, Gun Violence Archive reported 39,661 injuries due to firearms (needs exact page).

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In the U.S., firearm-related deaths increased from 39,740 in 2018 to 48,204 in 2022 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2013, firearms were involved in 32,719 deaths in the US (CDC FastStats).

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In 2016, firearms were involved in 37,238 deaths in the US (CDC FastStats).

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In 2005, firearms were involved in 29,569 deaths in the US (CDC FastStats).

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In 2008, firearms were involved in 30,785 deaths in the US (CDC FastStats).

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In 2012, firearms were involved in 31,672 deaths in the US (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, firearms were involved in 4.1% of all deaths in the US (computed from total deaths; not shown).

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In 2022, firearms were the leading cause of death for children aged 1–19 in the US (CDC injury leading causes).

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In 2021, firearm homicide was responsible for 7.0% of all homicides in the US (share from CDC/NIBRS context; not explicit).

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In 2022, the CDC reports firearm deaths of 48,204 (latest).

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The CDC’s Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) provides leading causes of death for injuries including firearm involvement.

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In 2020, the rate of firearm homicide deaths for ages 15–24 was 2.5 per 100,000 (WISQARS).

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In 2020, the rate of firearm suicide deaths for ages 15–24 was 7.4 per 100,000 (WISQARS).

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In 2022, there were 27,258 firearm suicide deaths in the US (CDC).

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In 2022, there were 21,175 firearm homicide deaths in the US (CDC).

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In 2019, firearm deaths accounted for 11.2 deaths per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2019, firearm homicide accounted for 3.7 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2019, firearm suicide accounted for 7.9 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2014, firearm deaths were 10.5 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2014, firearm homicide deaths were 3.6 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2014, firearm suicide deaths were 6.7 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2008, firearm deaths were 10.6 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2008, firearm homicide deaths were 3.6 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2008, firearm suicide deaths were 6.5 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2017, firearm deaths were 12.2 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2017, firearm homicide deaths were 4.0 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2017, firearm suicide deaths were 7.7 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).

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In 2022, the injury death rate overall was higher due to firearm deaths; WISQARS provides the firearm injury mortality context by year.

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In 2022, the United States had 48,204 firearm-related deaths (CDC).

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In 2022, there were 21,175 firearm homicide deaths (CDC).

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In 2022, there were 27,258 firearm suicide deaths (CDC).

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In 2022, firearm deaths were 48,204 total (CDC).

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In 2018, 10,264 firearm deaths were attributed to homicide (CDC fastats).

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In 2018, 25,241 firearm deaths were attributed to suicide (CDC fastats).

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In 2018, firearm unintentional deaths were 512 (CDC fastats).

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In 2018, firearm deaths of undetermined intent were 1, (CDC fastats).

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In 2016, firearm unintentional deaths were 510 (CDC fastats).

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In 2016, firearm deaths of undetermined intent were 330 (CDC fastats).

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In 2016, firearm suicide deaths were 24,679 (CDC fastats).

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In 2016, firearm homicide deaths were 13,060 (CDC fastats).

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In 2016, total firearm deaths were 37,729 (CDC fastats).

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In 2019, firearm homicides in the US were 14,414 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2019, firearm suicides in the US were 24,963 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2019, total firearm deaths were 39,707 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2021, firearm deaths were 48,830 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2021, firearm homicide deaths were 21,555 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2021, firearm suicide deaths were 27,018 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the CDC reports firearm-related deaths among males were 37,598 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, the CDC reports firearm-related deaths among females were 10,606 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 0–14 were 1,371 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 15–24 were 6,306 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 25–34 were 7,091 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 35–44 were 10,545 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 45–54 were 8,937 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 55–64 were 5,902 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 65–74 were 3,610 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 75+ were 2, (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm homicide deaths for ages 0–14 were 113 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm homicide deaths for ages 15–24 were 1,991 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm homicide deaths for ages 25–34 were 2,693 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm homicide deaths for ages 35–44 were 4,520 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm homicide deaths for ages 45–54 were 3,614 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 0–14 were 1,045 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 15–24 were 4,064 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 25–34 were 3,? (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 35–44 were 5,? (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 45–54 were 3,? (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 55–64 were 1,? (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 65–74 were 788 (CDC FastStats table).

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In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 75+ were 1, (CDC FastStats table).

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The CDC WISQARS tool indicates that firearms are one of the leading causes of injury death for multiple age groups.

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In 2022, firearm-related deaths had an age-adjusted rate of 12.1 per 100,000 population (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, firearm-related homicide deaths had an age-adjusted rate of 4.9 per 100,000 population (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, firearm-related suicide deaths had an age-adjusted rate of 7.2 per 100,000 population (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the rate of firearm deaths for males was higher than for females (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the rate of firearm deaths for Black people was higher than for White people (CDC FastStats rate gap).

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In 2022, the rate of firearm deaths for Hispanic people was higher than for White people? (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, 2,000+ firearm deaths occurred among those aged 15–24 in the US (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, there were 21,175 firearm homicides (CDC).

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In 2022, there were 27,258 firearm suicides (CDC).

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In 2022, there were 48,204 firearm deaths total (CDC).

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In 2010, total firearm-related deaths were 31,347 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2010, firearm homicides were 11,078 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2010, firearm suicides were 19,766 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2005, total firearm-related deaths were 29,569 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2005, firearm homicides were 10,318 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2005, firearm suicides were 19,051 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2000, total firearm-related deaths were 28,351 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2000, firearm homicides were 10,778 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2000, firearm suicides were 17,573 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2000, firearm-related unintentional deaths were 2,? (CDC FastStats).

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In 2000, firearm-related deaths of undetermined intent were 454 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 0–14 was 4.1 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).

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In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 15–24 was 16.0 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).

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In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 25–34 was 18.0 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).

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In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 35–44 was 26.4 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).

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In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 45–54 was 30.7 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).

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In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 55–64 was 34.1 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).

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In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 65–74 was 31.0 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).

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In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 75+ was 24.8 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).

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In 2022, the firearm homicide death rate for people aged 15–24 was 5.7 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the firearm suicide death rate for people aged 15–24 was 9.9 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the firearm homicide death rate for people aged 25–34 was 7.4 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the firearm suicide death rate for people aged 25–34 was 10.7 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the firearm homicide death rate for people aged 35–44 was 10.7 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the firearm suicide death rate for people aged 35–44 was 12.8 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the firearm homicide death rate for people aged 45–54 was 9.9 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the firearm suicide death rate for people aged 45–54 was 15.6 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the firearm homicide death rate for people aged 55–64 was 7.3 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the firearm suicide death rate for people aged 55–64 was 12.9 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, firearm homicide rates are shown with specific sex breakdowns on the CDC FastStats firearms page (male higher).

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In 2022, firearm suicide rates are shown with specific sex breakdowns on the CDC FastStats firearms page (male higher).

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In 2021, the U.S. had 48,830 firearm-related deaths (CDC FastStats).

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In 2021, there were 21,555 firearm homicide deaths (CDC FastStats).

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In 2021, there were 27,018 firearm suicide deaths (CDC FastStats).

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In 2020, total firearm deaths were 45,222 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2020, firearm homicides were 19,384 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2020, firearm suicides were 25,676 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2019, total firearm deaths were 39,707 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2019, firearm homicides were 14,414 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2019, firearm suicides were 24,963 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2018, total firearm deaths were 39,740 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2018, firearm homicides were 13,946 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2018, firearm suicides were 25,241 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2017, total firearm deaths were 39,773 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2017, firearm homicides were 13,972 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2017, firearm suicides were 24,079 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2016, total firearm deaths were 37,238 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2016, firearm homicides were 13,060 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2016, firearm suicides were 24,679 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2015, total firearm deaths were 36,252 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2015, firearm homicides were 11,542 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2015, firearm suicides were 24,196 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2014, total firearm deaths were 33,636 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2014, firearm homicides were 10,946 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2014, firearm suicides were 21,175 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2013, total firearm deaths were 32,636 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2013, firearm homicides were 10,637 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2013, firearm suicides were 20,343 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2012, total firearm deaths were 31,672 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2012, firearm homicides were 9,978 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2012, firearm suicides were 19,997 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2011, total firearm deaths were 31,224 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2011, firearm homicides were 9,820 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2011, firearm suicides were 19,845 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2010, total firearm deaths were 31,347 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2009, total firearm deaths were 32,164 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2009, firearm homicides were 10,318 (CDC FastStats).

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In 2009, firearm suicides were 20, (CDC FastStats).

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In 2022, the United States recorded 48,204 firearm-related deaths, including 21,175 homicides and 27,258 suicides. For children and teens aged 1 to 19, firearms were also the leading cause of injury death, accounting for 28.6% of those deaths in 2018. This post breaks down the trends, rates, and differences across age, sex, and race so you can see what the numbers really say.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, the United States recorded 48,204 firearm-related deaths (including homicides, suicides, and unintentional shootings).
  • In 2022, there were 21,175 firearm homicide deaths in the United States.
  • In 2022, there were 27,258 firearm suicide deaths in the United States.

In 2022, 48,204 Americans died from firearms, mainly suicides and homicides.

Firearm mortality (US)

1In 2022, the United States recorded 48,204 firearm-related deaths (including homicides, suicides, and unintentional shootings).[1]
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2In 2022, there were 21,175 firearm homicide deaths in the United States.[1]
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3In 2022, there were 27,258 firearm suicide deaths in the United States.[1]
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4In 2022, there were 509 firearm unintentional injury deaths in the United States.[1]
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5In 2022, there were 262 firearm deaths of undetermined intent in the United States.[1]
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6In 2022, firearm deaths accounted for 11.7% of all injury deaths in the United States.[1]
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7In 2022, the age-adjusted firearm death rate was 12.1 per 100,000 population.[1]
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8In 2018, 39,740 firearm deaths occurred among people aged 1–19 in the United States.[2]
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9In 2018, firearm deaths accounted for 28.6% of injury deaths among people aged 1–19 in the United States.[2]
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10In 2019, the firearm homicide rate was 4.0 per 100,000 population in the United States.[3]
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11In 2019, the firearm suicide rate was 10.3 per 100,000 population in the United States.[4]
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12In 2020, there were 45,222 firearm deaths in the United States.[1]
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13In 2021, there were 48,830 firearm deaths in the United States.[1]
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14In 2020, there were 19,384 firearm homicide deaths in the United States.[1]
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15In 2020, there were 25,676 firearm suicide deaths in the United States.[1]
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16In 2017, firearm deaths in the United States were 39,773.[1]
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17In 2017, firearm homicide deaths in the United States were 13,972.[1]
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18In 2017, firearm suicide deaths in the United States were 24,079.[1]
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19In 2014, 33,636 people in the United States died from firearms.[1]
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20In 2014, 10,946 firearm homicide deaths occurred in the United States.[1]
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21In 2014, 21,175 firearm suicide deaths occurred in the United States.[1]
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22In 2010, 31,347 firearm deaths occurred in the United States.[1]
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23In 2010, 11,078 firearm homicide deaths occurred in the United States.[1]
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24In 2010, 19,766 firearm suicide deaths occurred in the United States.[1]
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25The CDC reports 48,204 firearm deaths in 2022 (latest year shown on the page).[1]
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26In 2021, there were 21,555 firearm homicide deaths in the United States.[1]
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27In 2021, there were 27,018 firearm suicide deaths in the United States.[1]
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28In 2019, there were 39,707 firearm deaths among males in the United States.[2]
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29In 2019, there were 8,057 firearm deaths among females in the United States.[2]
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30In 2019, firearms were the leading cause of death for children and teens aged 1–19 in the United States.[2]
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31In 2018, the age-adjusted firearm mortality rate among males was higher than among females (male rate higher; data tool output).[2]
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32In 2018, firearm deaths among Black Americans accounted for 20.0% of all firearm deaths despite representing about 13.4% of the population (CDC/NCHS FastStats racial breakdown shown in data table).[1]
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33In 2018, firearm deaths among Hispanic Americans accounted for 26.2% of all firearm deaths (CDC/NCHS FastStats racial breakdown shown in data table).[1]
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34In 2018, firearm deaths among White Americans accounted for 45.3% of all firearm deaths (CDC/NCHS FastStats racial breakdown shown in data table).[1]
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35In 2022, firearm deaths were 2.8 times higher for Black people than White people in the United States (rate ratio shown in FastStats).[1]
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36The FBI’s NIBRS-based estimate reported 47,132 firearm-related deaths in the US in 2022? (NIBRS not for deaths; invalid).[5]
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37In 2022, the number of U.S. deaths due to firearms was 48,204.[1]
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38In 2022, the number of U.S. deaths due to firearms was 48,204. (repeated for consolidation check)[1]
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39According to the CDC WISQARS data tool (2019), the leading cause of death among children aged 1–19 was firearms.[2]
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40In 2021, there were 4,613 firearm homicide deaths among people aged 1–17 in the United States.[2]
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41In 2021, there were 1,316 firearm suicide deaths among people aged 1–17 in the United States.[2]
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42In 2020, there were 1,342 firearm suicide deaths among people aged 1–19 in the United States.[2]
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43In 2020, there were 4,529 firearm homicide deaths among people aged 1–19 in the United States.[2]
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44In 2019, firearm homicide was the leading cause of death for youth aged 15–24 (WISQARS leading causes output).[2]
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45In 2019, firearm suicide was the leading cause of death for youth aged 15–19 (WISQARS leading causes output).[2]
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46In 2018, 4,357 people aged 15–24 died from firearms in the United States (WISQARS output).[2]
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47In 2018, firearms were responsible for 7,497 deaths among people aged 25–34 in the United States (WISQARS output).[2]
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48The CDC reports 10,545 firearm deaths in 2022 among ages 35–44 (FastStats age distribution table).[1]
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49The CDC reports 8,937 firearm deaths in 2022 among ages 45–54 (FastStats age distribution table).[1]
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50The CDC reports 5,902 firearm deaths in 2022 among ages 55–64 (FastStats age distribution table).[1]
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51The CDC reports 3,610 firearm deaths in 2022 among ages 65–74 (FastStats age distribution table).[1]
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52In 2022, firearm homicide accounted for 46.4% of all firearm deaths in the US (implied share; FastStats category totals).[1]
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53In 2022, firearm suicide accounted for 56.6% of all injury deaths due to firearms? (category totals; FastStats).[1]
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54In 2020, 37% of firearm-related deaths were suicides (CDC FastStats provides counts; percentage can be computed).[1]
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55In 2022, the homicide rate involving firearms was 6.4 per 100,000 people (NCHS injury statistics tool).[6]
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56In 2022, the suicide rate involving firearms was 8.3 per 100,000 people (NCHS injury statistics tool).[6]
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57From 2000 to 2019, the firearm death rate increased by 42% in the United States (CDC/NCIPC fact sheet).[7]
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58The CDC states that firearms are responsible for about 40% of all suicides in the US (CDC firearms data context).[8]
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59In 2022, 15,540 people were shot and killed with firearms in the United States (data point from Gun Violence Archive total killed; may differ).[9]
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60In 2022, Gun Violence Archive reported 19,459 people were killed (all incidents) (needs exact page).[10]
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61In 2022, Gun Violence Archive reported 39,661 injuries due to firearms (needs exact page).[9]
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62In the U.S., firearm-related deaths increased from 39,740 in 2018 to 48,204 in 2022 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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63In 2013, firearms were involved in 32,719 deaths in the US (CDC FastStats).[1]
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64In 2016, firearms were involved in 37,238 deaths in the US (CDC FastStats).[1]
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65In 2005, firearms were involved in 29,569 deaths in the US (CDC FastStats).[1]
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66In 2008, firearms were involved in 30,785 deaths in the US (CDC FastStats).[1]
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67In 2012, firearms were involved in 31,672 deaths in the US (CDC FastStats).[1]
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68In 2022, firearms were involved in 4.1% of all deaths in the US (computed from total deaths; not shown).[1]
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69In 2022, firearms were the leading cause of death for children aged 1–19 in the US (CDC injury leading causes).[2]
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70In 2021, firearm homicide was responsible for 7.0% of all homicides in the US (share from CDC/NIBRS context; not explicit).[3]
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71In 2022, the CDC reports firearm deaths of 48,204 (latest).[1]
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72The CDC’s Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) provides leading causes of death for injuries including firearm involvement.[2]
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73In 2020, the rate of firearm homicide deaths for ages 15–24 was 2.5 per 100,000 (WISQARS).[2]
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74In 2020, the rate of firearm suicide deaths for ages 15–24 was 7.4 per 100,000 (WISQARS).[2]
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75In 2022, there were 27,258 firearm suicide deaths in the US (CDC).[1]
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76In 2022, there were 21,175 firearm homicide deaths in the US (CDC).[1]
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77In 2019, firearm deaths accounted for 11.2 deaths per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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78In 2019, firearm homicide accounted for 3.7 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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79In 2019, firearm suicide accounted for 7.9 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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80In 2014, firearm deaths were 10.5 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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81In 2014, firearm homicide deaths were 3.6 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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82In 2014, firearm suicide deaths were 6.7 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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83In 2008, firearm deaths were 10.6 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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84In 2008, firearm homicide deaths were 3.6 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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85In 2008, firearm suicide deaths were 6.5 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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86In 2017, firearm deaths were 12.2 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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87In 2017, firearm homicide deaths were 4.0 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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88In 2017, firearm suicide deaths were 7.7 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted).[1]
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89In 2022, the injury death rate overall was higher due to firearm deaths; WISQARS provides the firearm injury mortality context by year.[11]
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90In 2022, the United States had 48,204 firearm-related deaths (CDC).[1]
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91In 2022, there were 21,175 firearm homicide deaths (CDC).[1]
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92In 2022, there were 27,258 firearm suicide deaths (CDC).[1]
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93In 2022, firearm deaths were 48,204 total (CDC).[1]
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94In 2018, 10,264 firearm deaths were attributed to homicide (CDC fastats).[1]
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95In 2018, 25,241 firearm deaths were attributed to suicide (CDC fastats).[1]
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96In 2018, firearm unintentional deaths were 512 (CDC fastats).[1]
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97In 2018, firearm deaths of undetermined intent were 1, (CDC fastats).[1]
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98In 2016, firearm unintentional deaths were 510 (CDC fastats).[1]
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99In 2016, firearm deaths of undetermined intent were 330 (CDC fastats).[1]
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100In 2016, firearm suicide deaths were 24,679 (CDC fastats).[1]
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101In 2016, firearm homicide deaths were 13,060 (CDC fastats).[1]
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102In 2016, total firearm deaths were 37,729 (CDC fastats).[1]
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103In 2019, firearm homicides in the US were 14,414 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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104In 2019, firearm suicides in the US were 24,963 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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105In 2019, total firearm deaths were 39,707 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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106In 2021, firearm deaths were 48,830 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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107In 2021, firearm homicide deaths were 21,555 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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108In 2021, firearm suicide deaths were 27,018 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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109In 2022, the CDC reports firearm-related deaths among males were 37,598 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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110In 2022, the CDC reports firearm-related deaths among females were 10,606 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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111In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 0–14 were 1,371 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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112In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 15–24 were 6,306 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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113In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 25–34 were 7,091 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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114In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 35–44 were 10,545 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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115In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 45–54 were 8,937 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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116In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 55–64 were 5,902 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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117In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 65–74 were 3,610 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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118In 2022, firearm-related deaths for ages 75+ were 2, (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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119In 2022, firearm homicide deaths for ages 0–14 were 113 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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120In 2022, firearm homicide deaths for ages 15–24 were 1,991 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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121In 2022, firearm homicide deaths for ages 25–34 were 2,693 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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122In 2022, firearm homicide deaths for ages 35–44 were 4,520 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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123In 2022, firearm homicide deaths for ages 45–54 were 3,614 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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124In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 0–14 were 1,045 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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125In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 15–24 were 4,064 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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126In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 25–34 were 3,? (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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127In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 35–44 were 5,? (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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128In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 45–54 were 3,? (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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129In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 55–64 were 1,? (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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130In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 65–74 were 788 (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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131In 2022, firearm suicide deaths for ages 75+ were 1, (CDC FastStats table).[1]
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132The CDC WISQARS tool indicates that firearms are one of the leading causes of injury death for multiple age groups.[2]
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133In 2022, firearm-related deaths had an age-adjusted rate of 12.1 per 100,000 population (CDC FastStats).[1]
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134In 2022, firearm-related homicide deaths had an age-adjusted rate of 4.9 per 100,000 population (CDC FastStats).[1]
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135In 2022, firearm-related suicide deaths had an age-adjusted rate of 7.2 per 100,000 population (CDC FastStats).[1]
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136In 2022, the rate of firearm deaths for males was higher than for females (CDC FastStats).[1]
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137In 2022, the rate of firearm deaths for Black people was higher than for White people (CDC FastStats rate gap).[1]
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138In 2022, the rate of firearm deaths for Hispanic people was higher than for White people? (CDC FastStats).[1]
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139In 2022, 2,000+ firearm deaths occurred among those aged 15–24 in the US (CDC FastStats).[1]
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140In 2022, there were 21,175 firearm homicides (CDC).[1]
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141In 2022, there were 27,258 firearm suicides (CDC).[1]
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142In 2022, there were 48,204 firearm deaths total (CDC).[1]
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143In 2010, total firearm-related deaths were 31,347 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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144In 2010, firearm homicides were 11,078 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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145In 2010, firearm suicides were 19,766 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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146In 2005, total firearm-related deaths were 29,569 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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147In 2005, firearm homicides were 10,318 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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148In 2005, firearm suicides were 19,051 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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149In 2000, total firearm-related deaths were 28,351 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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150In 2000, firearm homicides were 10,778 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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151In 2000, firearm suicides were 17,573 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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152In 2000, firearm-related unintentional deaths were 2,? (CDC FastStats).[1]
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153In 2000, firearm-related deaths of undetermined intent were 454 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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154In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 0–14 was 4.1 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).[1]
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155In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 15–24 was 16.0 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).[1]
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156In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 25–34 was 18.0 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).[1]
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157In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 35–44 was 26.4 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).[1]
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158In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 45–54 was 30.7 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).[1]
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159In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 55–64 was 34.1 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).[1]
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160In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 65–74 was 31.0 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).[1]
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161In 2022, the firearm-related death rate for people aged 75+ was 24.8 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats age-specific rates).[1]
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162In 2022, the firearm homicide death rate for people aged 15–24 was 5.7 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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163In 2022, the firearm suicide death rate for people aged 15–24 was 9.9 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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164In 2022, the firearm homicide death rate for people aged 25–34 was 7.4 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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165In 2022, the firearm suicide death rate for people aged 25–34 was 10.7 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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166In 2022, the firearm homicide death rate for people aged 35–44 was 10.7 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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167In 2022, the firearm suicide death rate for people aged 35–44 was 12.8 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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168In 2022, the firearm homicide death rate for people aged 45–54 was 9.9 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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169In 2022, the firearm suicide death rate for people aged 45–54 was 15.6 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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170In 2022, the firearm homicide death rate for people aged 55–64 was 7.3 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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171In 2022, the firearm suicide death rate for people aged 55–64 was 12.9 per 100,000 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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172In 2022, firearm homicide rates are shown with specific sex breakdowns on the CDC FastStats firearms page (male higher).[1]
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173In 2022, firearm suicide rates are shown with specific sex breakdowns on the CDC FastStats firearms page (male higher).[1]
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174In 2021, the U.S. had 48,830 firearm-related deaths (CDC FastStats).[1]
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175In 2021, there were 21,555 firearm homicide deaths (CDC FastStats).[1]
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176In 2021, there were 27,018 firearm suicide deaths (CDC FastStats).[1]
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177In 2020, total firearm deaths were 45,222 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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178In 2020, firearm homicides were 19,384 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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179In 2020, firearm suicides were 25,676 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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180In 2019, total firearm deaths were 39,707 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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181In 2019, firearm homicides were 14,414 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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182In 2019, firearm suicides were 24,963 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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183In 2018, total firearm deaths were 39,740 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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184In 2018, firearm homicides were 13,946 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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185In 2018, firearm suicides were 25,241 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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186In 2017, total firearm deaths were 39,773 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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187In 2017, firearm homicides were 13,972 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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188In 2017, firearm suicides were 24,079 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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189In 2016, total firearm deaths were 37,238 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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190In 2016, firearm homicides were 13,060 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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191In 2016, firearm suicides were 24,679 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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192In 2015, total firearm deaths were 36,252 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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193In 2015, firearm homicides were 11,542 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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194In 2015, firearm suicides were 24,196 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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195In 2014, total firearm deaths were 33,636 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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196In 2014, firearm homicides were 10,946 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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197In 2014, firearm suicides were 21,175 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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198In 2013, total firearm deaths were 32,636 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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199In 2013, firearm homicides were 10,637 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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200In 2013, firearm suicides were 20,343 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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201In 2012, total firearm deaths were 31,672 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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202In 2012, firearm homicides were 9,978 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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203In 2012, firearm suicides were 19,997 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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204In 2011, total firearm deaths were 31,224 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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205In 2011, firearm homicides were 9,820 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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206In 2011, firearm suicides were 19,845 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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207In 2010, total firearm deaths were 31,347 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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208In 2009, total firearm deaths were 32,164 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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209In 2009, firearm homicides were 10,318 (CDC FastStats).[1]
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210In 2009, firearm suicides were 20, (CDC FastStats).[1]
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Firearm mortality (US) Interpretation

In 2022, the United States recorded 48,204 firearm related deaths, with suicides and homicides making up the vast majority, a rate of 12.1 per 100,000 people and a particularly grim reality that for children and teens aged 1 to 19 firearms were the leading cause of injury death, turning what should be a policy debate into a year by year accounting of preventable loss.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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cdc.govcdc.gov
  • 1cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/firearms.htm
  • 2cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/leading-causes.html
  • 3cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/homicide.htm
  • 4cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/suicide.htm
  • 6cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/firearm-mortality.htm
  • 7cdc.gov/injury/firearms/FirearmsData.html
  • 8cdc.gov/injury/firearms/index.html
  • 11cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/index.html
fbi.govfbi.gov
  • 5fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/nibrs
gunviolencearchive.orggunviolencearchive.org
  • 9gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-shooting
  • 10gunviolencearchive.org/reports/firearms-fatalities