Firearm Violence

Firearm violence is a serious public health issue.

In 2020, gun violence became the leading cause of death for children for the first time in Michigan and in the U.S. This increase in firearm deaths is also happening here in Washtenaw County. 

See our new Firearm Death Report detailing local trends in firearm deaths from 2011-2022. 


The CARES line is available 24/7 for mental health support. Call 734-544-3050.

Local actions

  • Washtenaw County Health Department staff serve on the county's Community Violence Intervention Team. See the team's policy recommendations here or learn more about the team here. 
  • The Washtenaw County Board of Health passed a "Resolution Confirming Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue in Support of the Community Violence Intervention Team Recommendations" on March 24, 2023.

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