The National Center for Injury
Prevention and Control reports that more than
5800 young people between the ages of 10 to 24
are murdered in the United States each year.
That is an average of nearly 16 young people per day.
"Homicide is the leading cause of death
for African Americans in this age group."
"Homicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Hispanics in this age group."
"780,000 young people are
treated in the
ER each year due to injuries from violence."
"In this age group 81 %
were murdered with a Firearm."
