Media Reported Fatal and Non-Fatal Shootings Monthly Summary May 2023 Indianapolis, Indiana.

Abstract

BACKGROUND 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 media reported fatal and non-fatal shooting incidents and victims in Indianapolis during May 2023. KEY FINDINGS May 2023 showed no change in the number of media reported shootings over May 2022 and a 3% decrease in the total number of victims. From April to May, a 26% increase in incidents and 32% increase in victims was noted. Non-fatal shootings made up 73% of media reported incidents in May while fatal shootings made up 27%. This is the lowest monthly percentage of fatalities reported in 2023. Based upon media reports, May 6, 2023 is the single day with the most shooting victims and the deadliest this year; 5 killed and 4 injured. Noted trends: A reported arrest was made or person of interest detained in 19% of shootings. 17% of shootings involved multiple victims. 15% of victims were accidentally shot. 11% of injuries were self-inflicted. 11% stemmed from a non-domestic dispute. 8% of victims arrived at the hospital on their own, according to media reports.