The Violence Policy Center (VPC) has released a study showing that more than 5,700 Hispanics died due to gun violence in the United States in 2023, marking a significant concern for community safety and public health. The study, titled ‘Hispanic Victims of Lethal Firearms Violence in the United States,’ utilizes data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), revealing that 57 percent of these deaths were homicides, with the remainder attributed to suicides, unintentional shootings, and other circumstances.

Over a 22-year span from 2002 to 2023, the study found that more than 83,000 Hispanics were killed with guns, with the majority being homicides. The report also sheds light on the firearms industry’s targeted marketing towards Hispanics and other communities of color, aiming to expand its market beyond the traditional white male demographic. This strategy has raised concerns about the potential increase in gun violence within these communities.

Key findings from the study indicate that 77 percent of Hispanic homicide victims in 2023 were killed with firearms, a percentage that has steadily increased since 2002. Handguns were involved in 53 percent of these homicides. Additionally, the study notes a doubling in the rate of firearm suicides among Hispanic females from 2002 to 2023.

The VPC study calls for improved data collection on ethnic origin by governmental agencies to better understand and address the issue of gun violence among Hispanics. It also recommends enhancing violence reduction programs and raising awareness about the firearms industry’s marketing tactics. The complete reports in English and Spanish are available for further reading, providing valuable insights into this critical issue.

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