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Homicides, by apparent motive and gender, 2012 to 2021

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Argument or quarrel Settling of accounts or debts Jealousy or envy Frustration, anger, despair Financial gain or protection of assets Revenge Illegal drug trade activities Other motives No apparent motive 0 10 20 30 40 % MenMen WomenWomen
Note(s):
Excludes homicides where the apparent motive and the gender of the victim was unknown.
Source(s):
Homicide Survey (3315).

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Homicides, by apparent motive and gender, 2012 to 2021, %
  Men Women
Argument or quarrel 35.4 27.1
Settling of accounts or debts 15.5 3.1
Jealousy or envy 3.3 10.0
Frustration, anger, despair 10.4 28.4
Financial gain or protection of assets 7.5 3.5
Revenge 7.1 3.0
Illegal drug trade activities 5.9 1.8
Other motives 4.6 10.2
No apparent motive 10.4 12.9
Note(s):
Excludes homicides where the apparent motive and the gender of the victim was unknown.
Source(s):
Homicide Survey (3315).
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