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CRIMEJul 11 · 11:00 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCEAmanda Watford

Gun homicides declined in 2024 as firearm suicides hit record high, data shows

Gun homicides in the U.S. decreased by nearly 16% in 2024, while firearm suicides reached a record high of 27,593 deaths. Overall firearm-related deaths fell 5% to 44,447, with firearms remaining the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1 to 17.

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