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King County Sees Drop in Gun Violence
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 24 – Gun violence declined due to prevention and enforcement efforts, with shooting victims dropping 31% from 2024 to 2025, King County officials reported.
- Recent data released July 24 by King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion shows gun violence declined since 2024, continuing into the second quarter of 2025.
- These partnerships launched in November 2024 in Kent with the Kent Police Department, the Latino Civic Alliance and Project Be Free, Leesa Manion said, targeting gun violence reduction.
- According to the Q2 report, firearm homicides fell 22%, nonfatal shootings dropped 33%, and shots fired incidents declined 25% alongside 14 fatal and 55 non-fatal shooting victims, as per the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office report.
- Manion added, `and we must continue our work to decrease gun violence`, emphasizing ongoing efforts after firearm homicides and injuries hit a five-year low in King County.
- Meanwhile, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is filing cases weekly while the multi-pronged approach delivers positive impact.
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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025
Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter
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