Signs of Mental Illness and Fatal Police Shootings: A Complex Relationship
The bar plot indicates that the presence of signs of mental illness in people who were shot might play a role in some instances of fatal police shootings. However, individuals who didn’t show signs of mental illness were at a higher risk of getting shot by the police when compared to those who had mental health conditions.
Factors Influencing Police-Involved Shootings: Fleeing and Fatal Outcomes
The plot clearly demonstrates how the chances of a fatal outcome depend on whether the person was trying to escape from the police when the shooting occurred. Those who were not fleeing had a higher likelihood of being shot by the police in contrast to those who were attempting to flee
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