Only about 800 people are murdered at work each year in the U.S., and most of these crimes are committed by outsiders, such as customers.

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According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 458 workplace homicides in the U.S. in 2019. Of these, 69% were committed by robbers or other assailants, while 28% were committed by work associates. Only 3% were committed by customers. Therefore, the majority of workplace homicides are committed by outsiders, not by coworkers.

Only About 800 People Are Murdered at Work Each Year