Michigan
The latest Michigan annual gun death data.
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1,384 Gun Deaths in Michigan
Based on most recent available finalized data from CDC (2023).
518
HOMICIDES
836
SUICIDES
30
OTHER
75
YOUNG PEOPLE (1-17)
Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Michigan
Though Michigan has made substantial progress in passing policies to prevent gun violence in the state, there are still pathways forward to better protect their individuals and communities from firearm-related harms. We recognize that firearm policy does not work in a vacuum, and other types of interventions, such as specific public health programs, are needed to comprehensively address gun violence in Michigan. While these recommendations are not an exhaustive list, enacting these evidence-based policies will help to reduce the burden of gun violence in Michigan. Read: Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Michigan.
Key Takeaways
The overall gun death rate increased by 25% from 2014 to 2023.
Michigan had the 22nd highest gun homicide rate in the country in 2023.
In 2022, there were at least 59 domestic violence-related homicides in Michigan. 58% were by firearm.
Firearms were the leading cause of death among young people ages 1-17 in 2023.
Nearly half (49%) of all gun homicides occurred in Wayne County in 2023 even though it made up 17% of the state’s overall population.
County Firearm Death Data
This map shows county-level firearm death data from 2020–2024. Users can filter to view overall firearm deaths, firearm homicides, or firearm suicides. Death counts reflect the total number of deaths between 2020–2024 while rates represent the average annual rate during this period. The map includes finalized CDC mortality data through 2023 and preliminary data for 2024, providing a snapshot of COVID-era and post-COVID trends. All data comes from CDC WONDER.*
An average of one person killed every six hours.
Gun violence costs Michiganders $16.2 billion annually.
This amounts to $1,616 per person.
Firearm Homicide in Michigan
5X
Males were five times as likely to die by gun homicide than females.
22X
Black people were 22 times as likely to die by gun homicide compared to their white counterparts.
42%
Young Black males ages 15-34 made up 2% of the state’s population but accounted for 42% of all gun homicide deaths in 2023.
3X
Hispanic/Latino people were three times as likely to die by gun homicide than their white counterparts.
6X
Black females were six times as likely to die by gun homicide than white females.
Firearm Suicide in Michigan
8X
Males were eight times as likely to die by gun suicide than females.
56%
White males over the age of 34 accounted for 22% of the population in Michigan but 56% of all gun suicide deaths in 2023.
40%
40% of all gun suicide deaths in 2023 were over the age of 54.
Guns are used in the majority of homicides & suicides.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics. Underlying Cause of Death. Age-adjusted Gun Deaths and Rates per 100,000. WONDER Online Database, 1999-2023; & WISQARS. National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) and Cost of Injury Modules. 2022
*CDC WONDER data limitations:
- Map results are labeled “unreliable” when there are fewer than 20 deaths.
- Map data are suppressed (not shown) for counties with fewer than 10 deaths.
- Map totals may include "other" gun deaths that are not reflected in homicide or suicide totals.
Extreme Risk Protection Order
An Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) is a civil court order that temporarily restricts firearm access for an individual who is behaving dangerously or is at high risk of harm to themselves or others. In Michigan, law enforcement, family and household members (including current or former dating partners), persons with a child with the respondent, guardians, and certain health care providers can petition for an ERPO. Visit ERPO.org for more information on MI's ERPO law.
Factsheet: Gun Violence in Michigan
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