Strange Statistics
(Unusual) Causes of Death in the US
There are quite a few ways to leave this world, some of are them more bewildering than others. One of them is being shot by a police officer, which in the US unfortunately isn’t all that unusual - at least not compared to some other causes of death. Have a look at this chart for an overview of assorted death causes, which include death by selfie or being crushed by vending machines.
Most distinct causes of death in U.S. states between 2001 and 2010*
Most common causes of TV deaths in the United States in the 2015-16 season
Number of people shot to death by the police in the United States in 2015, by weapon carried
Number of people killed by the police in the United States in 2015, by method
Number of law enforcement officer fatalities in the United States in 2022, by cause
Number of fatalities due to police violence in the United States from 2013 to 2025
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