Gun-related suicides are rising in Wisconsin and the U.S.

May 12, 2023

More than half of Wisconsin’s reported suicides in 2020 were caused by firearms, while suicide by guns in the state surpassed other gun deaths, including mass shootings and other types of homicides.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

Transcript Coming Soon.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, substance abuse problem and/or thoughts of suicide, call the free and confidential 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also text HOPELINE to 741741 for the free and confidential Crisis Text Line.

More Social Issues

Social Issues

Funerals set for student and teacher killed in Abundant Life Christian School shooting

Plastic tape marked multiple times with the words Sheriff's Line Do Not Cross is attached to a wood post with the address number 4905 that is at one end of a sign with cracks in its paint that includes three handprints, an illustration of a bird and the words Campus for Kids, Infant, Pre-School - K4, Before/After School Care and Summer Programs that is placed in front of a pine landscaping shrub and stands on a small hill slope, with snow-dusted ground in the foreground and parked vehicles, tree trunks and a building in the background.

Social Issues

California man issued restraining order over contacting Madison school shooter as authorities identify those who were killed

Recent Here & Now

Madison confronts the enormity of the Abundant Life shooting

Erin Neill on the emotional impacts of experiencing violence

Trish Kilpin on responding to and averting school shootings

US Rep. Mark Pocan responds to the Madison school shooting

A still image from a video shows Thomas Haupt seated in front of a blurred background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Thomas Haupt.'

Wisconsin confirms a human bird flu case in Barron County

Statement to the Communities We Serve

There is no place for racism in our society. We must work together as a community to ensure we no longer teach, or tolerate it. Read the full statement.