A Tale of Four Cities: Improving Our Understanding of Gun Violence

• In Event: Research on Firearms & Violence at the National Institute of Justice

Abstract

This research will examine high-risk people, social networks, and places through the development of better data systems and processes applied to both gun homicides and non-fatal shootings in four urban cities. Data will be collected on homicide and non-fatal gun crime using traditional incident case file reviews and systematic incident reviews. Data on systematic observations of places will also be collected along with social network information from individuals. Analyses will range from basic descriptive patterns, to geospatial analyses, social network analyses, and additional multivariate modeling.

Authors

• Natalie Kroovand Hipple, Michigan State University

• Edmund F. McGarrell, Michigan State University

• Mallory O'Brien, Marquette University