According to statistics, a large majority (around 90%) of Black homicide victims are killed by other Black individuals.

 

"Black on black shootings" refer to a disproportionately high rate of homicides where both the victim and perpetrator are Black, which is considered a serious issue due to the significantly higher homicide rate among Black Americans compared to other racial groups, with a large majority of Black homicide victims being killed by other Black individuals; this is often attributed to systemic issues like poverty, lack of opportunity, and concentrated disadvantage within certain communities. 

Key points about black on black shootings:

• High prevalence:

  According to statistics, a large majority (around 90%) of Black homicide victims are killed by other Black individuals. 
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