THE Reality
When violence makes headlines, it can feel random. But the reality is more complicated.
Most gun violence isn't the result of strangers or isolated incidents. It often stems from long-standing conflicts, unresolved trauma, and cycles of retaliation that can stretch back years—even decades.
And while these incidents affect entire communities, the individuals most at risk represent a very small percentage of the population.
Violence is concentrated. It's cyclical. And because of that, it can be interrupted.
THE Reality
When violence makes headlines, it can feel random. But the reality is more complicated.
Most gun violence isn't the result of strangers or isolated incidents. It often stems from long-standing conflicts, unresolved trauma, and cycles of retaliation that can stretch back years—even decades.
And while these incidents affect entire communities, the individuals most at risk represent a very small percentage of the population.
Violence is concentrated. It's cyclical. And because of that, it can be interrupted.
The following statistics are based on the most recent available finalized data from CDC (2024).
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS
794
In Oklahoma
GUN DEATHS
IN OKLAHOMA
OF THOSE
YOUNG PEOPLE
(AGED 1-17)
40
The following statistics are based on the most recent available finalized data from CDC (2024).
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS
In Oklahoma
794
GUN DEATHS
IN OKLAHOMA
OF THOSE
YOUNG PEOPLE
(AGED 1-17)
40
AN AVERAGE OF TWO PEOPLE ARE KILLED EVERY 22 HOURS
Nationally
young people are treated by U.S. emergency departments annually for violence-related injuries.
700,000
Black and Latino youth and young adults
(ages 10-34) are disproportionately impacted by
community violence.
FOR MINORS
AGES 1-18,
Guns remained the leading cause of death, surpassing car crashes for the sixth year in a row. Guns killed more children and teens last year than any other cause, including cancer and overdoses.
