Men and boys make up the majority of victims and suspects in mass injury incidents in Canada

Ottawa —
New data has shown that men and boys make up the largest proportion of victims of mass injury incidents in Canada, and they also represent the clear majority of suspects in these cases.

According to the figures, males constituted 62% of the victims of incidents resulting in a large number of injured or dead, while they accounted for 78% of the suspects linked to these events.

The data highlights the gender dimension in this type of violence, where men and boys appear more not only as victims but also as individuals accused of committing or causing these incidents.

Mass injury incidents include acts of violence or assaults that lead to a large number of victims in a single event, whether through firearms, stabbing, running over, or other means.

Researchers believe that understanding the demographic composition of victims and suspects may help in developing more precise preventive policies, especially in the fields of mental health, violence reduction, early intervention, and supporting the most vulnerable groups.

This data comes at a time when public and political interest in public safety and preventing mass violence is increasing, especially after a number of incidents that have raised widespread concerns in various Canadian communities.

The figures confirm that addressing this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that is not limited to security response after incidents occur but also includes prevention, data collection, risk pattern analysis, and enhancing social and psychological support programs.