Spivey, ErinCrawford, JaraKaur, AmarpreetMagee, LaurenGrommon, Eric2023-09-112023-09-112023-04-03Spivey, E., Crawford, J., Kaur, A., Magee, L., & Grommon, E.. (2023, April 03). Fatal and Non-Fatal Shootings Monthly Summary March 2023 Indianapolis, Indiana.https://hdl.handle.net/1805/35507BACKGROUND As firearm violence continues to be a focus within media and public safety entities, the monthly trends noted will continue to direct discussions and preventative actions. OBJECTIVE Examine trending in type, time, location, and demographics of fatal and non-fatal shooting incidents and victims in Indianapolis during March 2023. KEY FINDINGS March 2023 saw a 74% increase in the number of shootings over March 2022 and a 59% increase in the total number of victims. From February to March, a 2% increase in incidents and victims was noted. Non-fatal shootings made up 71% of incidents in March while fatal shootings made up 29%. Shootings, both fatal and non-fatal, involving juveniles increased in March. 36% of shootings occurred at a residence/apartment and 11% in a residential area. Noted trends: 23% of shootings involved multiple victims. An arrest was made in 19% of shootings. 11% stemmed from a domestic dispute while 9% involved a dispute not domestic related. 8% of victims arrived at the hospital on their own.en-USinjury preventionfirearm violenceReport