Table 3

Select circumstances associated with paediatric firearm-related homicide among NHW vs NHB (Ref) decedents, NVDRS 2014–2018

OR95% CIOR adjusted*95% CI adjusted*
Circumstance
 Argument or conflict led to death0.50.3 to 0.80.60.4 to 1.0
 Family relationship problem1.30.5 to 3.21.50.6 to 3.9
 Gang motivated0.040.01 to 0.10.040.01 to 0.1
 Bystander0.60.3 to 1.20.30.2 to 0.6
Suspect/perpetrator was a caregiver3.92.6 to 6.13.32.1 to 5.2
 Drive by0.20.07 to 0.40.20.07 to 0.4
 Drug involvement1.91.2 to 3.22.61.5 to 4.3
 Homicide-Suicide2.71.8 to 4.24.52.7 to 7.4
  • *Adjusted for age and sex.