14,600 gun-related fatalities reported in the U.S. so far this year

Among the victims, 521 were teenagers and 93 were children. Furthermore, a total of 199 mass shootings have taken place as of the latest update.

The majority of gun-related deaths are attributed to suicides, as indicated by the tracker.

Additionally, 487 individuals lost their lives in incidents involving law enforcement officers, while 515 deaths resulted from accidental shootings.

Based on the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2021 witnessed the highest number of gun-related fatalities ever recorded in the United States. With over 48,000 gun deaths, there was a significant 23% surge compared to 2019. This marks the highest figure since the CDC commenced tracking gun deaths in 1968.

Suicides account for the majority of gun-related deaths in the country. In 2021 alone, there were 26,328 gun suicides, constituting 54% of all gun-related fatalities. Gun homicides made up 43% of the gun deaths, while accidental gun deaths accounted for 5%.

When compared to other developed nations, the rate of gun deaths in the United States is substantially higher. In 2020, the U.S. experienced 12.2 gun deaths per 100,000 people, whereas the average rate in other developed countries stood at 0.5 gun deaths per 100,000 people.

Several factors contribute to the elevated levels of gun violence in the U.S., including easy accessibility to firearms, a culture that tolerates violence, and challenges related to mental health.

The unrestricted availability of guns plays a significant role in the heightened gun violence rates in the United States. The country possesses more guns per capita than any other nation globally. As of 2018, estimates indicate that there were approximately 120.5 guns per 100 individuals in the U.S., compared to an average of 12.6 guns per 100 individuals in other developed countries. (ILKHA)