Homicide in the United States

This report presents statistics and facts on homicide in the United States. The report begins with an overview of the different types of homicide occurring throughout the nation, including justifiable homicides and crimes of murder and manslaughter, with additional information provided on arrests and clearances resulting from such cases. The report then provides a regional comparison of incidents located within the United States, as well as worldwide, followed by a section focused on the demographics of homicide victims and offenders. Subsequently, the report outlines the frequency of fatalities by firearm while highlighting the homicides taking place in American schools and the workplace. To conclude, certain disparities in death rates are revealed, depicting the unequal impact of homicide on select groups of Americans.