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Analyzing Fatal Police Shootings in the United States

Quick Stats
Total Shootings: 8,770
Time Span: 2015-2023
States: 51
Cities: 3,374
Police Departments: 3,417

Yearly Trends: The graph below shows the number of fatal shootings has remained relatively stable from 2015 to 2023.

Who’s Affected: Most individuals are males between 20-40 years old. Whites are the most represented racial group, followed by Blacks and Hispanics.

Circumstances: Most were armed, not fleeing, and showed no signs of mental illness.

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