Suicides occurred at higher rates among men, non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Natives, non-Hispanic whites, persons aged 45-54 years, and men aged 75 and older.

Among suicide decedents with known circumstances, 34% left a suicide note.

The homicide rate for men was over three times the rate for women.

Non-Hispanic black males had the highest rate of homicide deaths among males of any race/ethnicity, over 11 times the homicide victim rate of non-Hispanic white males.

Homicides were commonly preceded by arguments and interpersonal conflicts or another crime (often in progress). Almost half of homicides of women were related to intimate partner violence.