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Gun Violence Trends in 2024 | Boise News
Gun violence stats for 2024 reveal a troubling duality: while firearm homicides dropped nationwide, gun suicides hit an all-time high. Over 2,200 kids and teens died from gun violence — the deadliest cause for youth ages 1–17 for five straight years. Alarmingly, Asian and Pacific Islander women saw a 39% jump in firearm homicides and a 57% spike in gun suicides, while Hispanic and Latina women experienced 31% and 51% increases respectively. Progress on homicides doesn’t erase the urgent crisis facing our youth and vulnerable communities — understanding these trends is the critical first step…
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