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flag Houston launches public dashboard tracking gun violence, revealing 454 gun deaths and 18,349 injuries since 2019.

flag Houston has launched SAFEWatch Houston, a $300,000 public dashboard tracking firearm injuries and deaths using data from trauma centers, law enforcement, and hospitals. flag It reveals 18,349 firearm-related ER visits since 2019, including 286 children under 10, and 454 gun-related deaths from January to September 2025, with 261 homicides. flag The tool, led by Councilwoman Abbie Kamin, aims to identify hotspots and inform prevention efforts like gun lock distribution and pediatric screenings. flag While campaign funds were used to hire PR firms for promotion, the dashboard—updated quarterly—provides the first public access to real-time gun violence data in the city, highlighting rising unintentional child shootings and gaps in police reporting.

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