National Burden of Injury and Deaths From Shootings by Police in the United States, 2015‒2020

Julie A. Ward, RN, PhD, MN, discusses the first multiyear, nationwide analysis of injurious shootings by U.S. police that suggests that injury disparities are underestimated by fatal shootings alone. Nonpolicing responses to social needs may prevent future injuries. Enhanced reporting systems, comprehensive evaluation of emerging reforms and targeted investment in social services for equitable injury prevention are needed. Read the full article here: https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307560