The 2008 statistics compiled by the US Dept. of Justice, the most recent completed available, show the most common homicide victim is a male (approx. equal for black and white) between 18-35, with a gun, by an acquaintance (someone known to the victim). Please see the links below for a more comprehensive breakdown of the numbers.
that depends on your definition of violent. i'd say cancer.
No. Theft and assault are the most common crimes.
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No. Theft and assault are the most common crimes.
The most common homicide of someone between 10 and 24 years of age is by someone known to the victim by firearm.
Guns are the most common murder weapon in the United States. Handguns of 22 caliber and 38 caliber are most used.
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There isn't a special name for this situation; most just call it a homicide/suicide.
No. Even the least serious of a homicide is a felony in most states.
Insurance companies will not pay if the beneficiary is convicted of the homicide. Most insurance companies will pay the beneficiary if that person was not involved and the policy does not exclude homicide as the cause of death.
Accidents, such as car crashes, are the leading cause of death among teenagers. Other common causes include suicide and homicide.
I know that people who have undetected brain tumors can act out of rage, mentally ill can commit homicide but not necessarily know they are doing it. People with undetected mental illness, emotional instability, sociopathy and psychopathy could commit homicide due to their illness. Not all people who commit homicide have a physiological problem. Think about it. What are the most common reasons for people killing others? Greed, jealousy, hatred, fear, self-defense, money, sex and a lot of other reasons.
The most common is self defense. Other defenses may be mistaken identity, that the homicide was involuntary, committed under duress or necessity or to prevent a crime.
The most common homicide of someone between 10 and 24 years of age is by someone known to the victim by firearm.
The ratio of males to females in homicide detectives varies depending on the department or agency. In general, it is common to see more males than females in this role, however, there is a growing trend of increasing female representation in law enforcement, including as homicide detectives.