Most murders in the contemporary United States are:

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The majority of murders in the contemporary United States are intraracial (between individuals of the same race) and intrasexual (between individuals of the same gender). According to data from the FBI, in 2019, over 80% of homicides involved victims and perpetrators of the same race, and over 90% of homicides involved victims and perpetrators of the same gender. This pattern holds true for all racial and ethnic groups. While there may be variations in the specific circumstances and motives behind individual homicides, the overall trend is that most murders are committed within rather than across racial and gender lines.

Most Murders in the Contemporary United States Are