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African Americans Are More Affected By Gun Violence

Close-up of man holding a pistol in an indoor shooting range
Close-up of man holding a pistol in an indoor shooting range

 

African Americans are the group of people more affected by gun violence according to a new survey released by the Kaiser Foundation.

 

The poll says 34% of African Americans have a family member who was killed due to gun violence.

 

 

White adults have a different story, only 17 percent of them had a family member who died due to gun violence.

 

The poll also showed that 32% of Black adults worry daily about themself or a loved one becoming a gun violence victim.

 

Compared to 10% for white adults.