The bar chat graph shows the distribution of fatal police shootings by type of incident. The two most common types of incidents are:

 

Shot: 7664 cases (99.17%)

Shot and Tasered: 338 cases (0.83%)

Analysis

 

The data shows that the overwhelming majority of fatal police shootings involve the use of a firearm. This is not surprising, as police officers are trained to use their firearms as a last resort to protect themselves and others.

 

While police officers are trained to de-escalate situations and use force in a safe and responsible manner, there are still some cases where they feel compelled to use their firearms, even when the individual is not an immediate threat. This suggests that there may be other factors at play, such as the type of incident, the presence of weapons, and even racial bias.