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UNC Charlotte study estimates $466 million annual cost of gun violence in Fayetteville; researchers urge prevention investment
Summary
A mixed‑methods UNC Charlotte/Urban Institute study released Feb. 9 estimated that firearm violence cost Fayetteville about $466 million in 2024 (including criminal justice, medical, productivity and quality‑of‑life costs). Researchers found violent incidents declined overall from 2022–2024 and recommended prevention investments targeted to young adults and community‑led programs.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A research team led by UNC Charlotte presented a mixed‑methods study to Fayetteville City Council on Feb. 9 that estimated the local economic cost of gun violence at roughly $466 million for 2024 and urged the city to rebalance spending from reaction to prevention.
Dr. Eric Moore and colleagues reported that, using administrative and public data, the city experienced a modest overall decline in gun‑related incidents from 2022 through 2024, with violent firearm incidents falling by about 40 percent in the period analyzed.…
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