Examining Officer, Agency, and Victim Characteristics in On-Duty Fatal Shootings

This study examines the characteristics of officers, agencies, and victims involved in an on-duty fatal shooting. Previous research has identified that officer gender, experience level, and victim race influence incidents but has often overlooked agency characteristics. This study uses data from the Henry A. Wallace Police Crime Database to examine the relationship between officer, agency, and victim characteristics of officers charged with murder or manslaughter resulting from an on-duty fatal shooting. This analysis aims to inform discussions that could lead to new policies and implications for police agencies. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association in Chicago, IL, on September 26, 2024.