Domestic Violence Statistics

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A 35-year-old man stabbed and killed his pregnant 32-year-old former partner. The suspect and the victim had a 13-year-old son together but their relationship was over and each were dating other people. The suspect was upset because the victim was pregnant by her new boyfriend and had filed for full custody of their son two weeks prior. Family of the victim said she liked listening to music, singing and dancing, traveling, and photography. She had an outgoing personality, and her son was the joy of her life.

A 23-year-old man followed his 23-year-old ex-girlfriend to her place of work, pulling up behind her as she arrived. An argument broke out and another employee tried to intervene. The perpetrator pulled out a handgun and shot his ex-girlfriend and her coworker before taking his own life. The shooter had shown up at the victims place of employment on another occasion a few weeks early, and police were called. Both victims survived their injuries. Friends and family of the victim say she balances being an amazing mother, working two full-time jobs, and studying medicine, and is happiest when spending time with her family, and that while her journey forward is not without challenges, it is nothing short of miraculous. They salute her coworker’s bravery and selfless actions.

A woman caring for her mother was granted a Protection from Abuse Order (PFA) against her brother, who had been violent with both women in the past. The PFA included a provision forcing the brother to move out of the home, but four days later he returned. He was arrested and spent nearly a month in jail for violating the PFA. Then, one week after being released on probation, he returned to the home again, where he shot and killed his sister and her fiance. The couple’s two young children and another family member were also severely injured in the incident. Police officers who happened to be nearby heard the incident and were able to disrupt the attack and later apprehend the suspect after he fled the scene. Friends of the two victims said they were the most devoted parents, gems in their community, and that their deaths were a huge loss for so many people.

A 37-year-old man shot and killed his 39-year-old girlfriend in her home. Police later located him driving in another county and attempted to stop him when he shot and killed himself. The couple left behind triplets, who were not in the home at the time of the murder.

A 24-year-old woman shot and killed her 36-year-old boyfriend then turned the gun on herself in the apartment where they had lived together for only a few weeks.