The United States often champions itself as the keeper of freedom throughout the modern world.
It prides itself on its dedication to justice both domestically and internationally. However, American
Police kill civilians in higher numbers than many of their contemporaries in other countries, causing
much debate in the public about widespread police brutality and possible racial and political undertones
that may contribute to it. This visualization seeks to represent the victims of police killings
in a multitude of angles, allowing for more in-depth analysis and sounder conclusions to be drawn.
3,594 people have died at the hands of American Police since 2015.
Select from the following filters to view different breakdowns of who these people
were and their respective situations at the time of their deaths.
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The locations of these deaths are also important to consider. The interactive map below
showcases where the most deaths over the past 4 years have occurred. Using the slider to
view the killings over each year. Click on states to view the specific counties.
Hover over circles to learn more about the individual killed.