Personal Digest: Gun deaths hit a new national peak
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Jul 11, 2026
Personal Digest: Gun deaths hit a new national peak
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27,593 firearm deaths — In 2024 the U.S. recorded a record 27,593 firearm deaths, driven largely by a sharp rise in self‑inflicted shootings even as homicides declined.
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