Our latest analysis provides insights into the proportions of individuals shot relative to their estimated population percentage in the U.S. This comparison reveals notable disparities across different racial categories:
- Black (B): Black individuals are shot at a proportion approximately 1.70 times higher than their representation in the U.S. population.
- Native American (N): The proportion of Native American individuals shot is approximately 1.31 times their representation in the U.S. population.
- Hispanic (H): Hispanic individuals are shot at a proportion approximately 0.77 times their representation in the U.S. population.
- White (W): The proportion of White individuals shot is approximately 0.67 times their representation in the U.S. population.
- Asian (A): Asian individuals are shot at a proportion approximately 0.29 times their representation in the U.S. population.
- Other (O): Individuals from other racial categories are shot at a proportion approximately 0.09 times their representation in the U.S. population.
This analysis sheds light on the disparities in the likelihood of being shot across various racial groups. Our next steps involve exploring potential factors contributing to these disparities and further examining the broader implications of these findings.