There were 105 school-associated deaths from 1992 to 1994, with victims ranging in age from 4 to 62. The following breakdown lists characteristics of the fatalities:
Characteristic | Number |
Type of fatality: | |
Homicide | 85 |
Suicide | 20 |
Time of fatality: | |
During school activities | 46 |
Before or after official activities | 46 |
Day with no classes or activities | 8 |
Unknown or other | 5 |
Location of fatality: | |
Elementary school | 31 |
Secondary school | 74 |
On campus | 68 |
Off campus | 37 |
Type of community: | |
Urban | 63 |
Suburban | 32 |
Rural | 10 |
Method of injury: | |
Firearm | 81 |
Knife/other blade | 18 |
Rope | 5 |
No weapon | 1 |
Motive (more than one may apply): | |
Interpersonal dispute | 35 |
Gang-related activities | 33 |
Random victim | 19 |
Suicide | 19 |
Dispute over relationship | 12 |
Robbery/attempted robbery | 10 |
Dispute over money/property | 7 |
Drug-related activities | 6 |
Unintentional | 5 |
SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.