Firearm deaths in Washtenaw County rose sharply over the past decade before falling to their lowest level since 2019. The Washtenaw County Health Department released the findings in its 2015–2024 Firearm Death Report, showing trends by age, race, sex, geography, and related arrests.
“We are encouraged to see fewer deaths in 2024, which is our lowest year for gun violence deaths since 2019,” says Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, Washtenaw County Health Department medical director. “Most of our local firearm deaths are from suicides. We urge community members to reach out for mental health support if you need it or if you are concerned about someone else.”
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