One in Every Three Stranger Killings in U.S. Involves Police, Sparking Debate

Recent discussions on social media highlight concerns about police-related shootings in the United States. Statistics indicate that one in every three people killed by a stranger is killed by a police officer. This has sparked debates on whether police are the organized group most likely to shoot and kill compared to random shooters or gang violence. Additionally, data from last year shows that out of approximately 1,200 police shootings, 16 involved unarmed Black men and fewer than 100 involved unarmed citizens of all races. Some argue that the biggest risk factor for being killed, whether by police or otherwise, is having a criminal record, as the criminal backgrounds of homicide victims often mirror those of suspects.