While many may think of gun violence as an urban issue that only affects the Chicago area, communities across the state are impacted by this public health crisis. Gun violence is a complex issue that includes gun homicides, suicides, accidental shootings, and non-fatal injury. Here, we present key facts about the impact of illegal guns in Illinois. Data can help drive targeted interventions to effectively reduce the flow of illegal guns and improve community safety.
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gun violence deaths
In an average year
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wounded
In Chicago in 2020 alone
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minutes
Black American is shot and wounded across the country
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Female Victims
Greater chance of being killed if the abuser has access to a firearm
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Latino victims
More likely to be murdered by a firearm than White people
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kids and teens
Is the average number of deaths in Illinois - firearms are the leading cause