West Palm Beach, Fl – In the ongoing national debate over police use of force, new data and personal accounts are shedding light on the complexities surrounding police shootings in America. Recent statistics and the experiences of a veteran officer offer a nuanced perspective on this critical issue.
The Numbers Tell a Story
According to Statista, between 2017 and 2023, 7,291 people were shot by police in the United States. Of these, 1,631 were African American, and 1,075 were Hispanic. Notably, the combined total of African American and Hispanic individuals shot (2,706) is lower than the 3,060 White individuals shot during the same period. The data also shows a decrease in the number of African Americans shot by police since 2019.
However, these statistics don’t provide the full context of each incident, leaving out crucial details about the circumstances surrounding these shootings.
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