Gun violence has claimed the lives of almost 5,000 people so far in 2024
ABC News
As of Feb. 15, at least 4,994 people have died from gun violence in the U.S. this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
A Feb. 14 mass shooting following a parade and rally for the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win has left one person dead and at least 21 others injured, according to officials.
The shooting has reignited discussions about the prevalence of gun violence in America.
As of Feb. 15, at least 4,994 people have died from gun violence in the U.S. this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive – which is an average of about 108 deaths each day. Another 3,351 people have been injured.
Of those who have died from gun violence, 147 were teens and 31 were children.
Last year, gun violence deaths and injuries decreased by at least 8% compared to 2022, with some cities seeing decreases of more than 20%, according to GVA.
