Missouri Violent Death Reporting System

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The Missouri Violent Death Reporting System (MOVDRS) is the CDC-funded program at Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services responsible for collecting information about violent deaths in the state. Violent death includes suicides, homicides, accidental firearm deaths, and any death in which intent could not be determined but violence is suspected. Violent death is a significant public health problem in Missouri, with the state having the 12th worst violent death rate in the country in 2023. The MOVDRS staff work with coroners/medical examiners and law enforcement agencies across the state to collect detailed information about these violent deaths, and the following MOVDRS data aim to provide a clearer understanding of the circumstances around violent death to aid communities in prevention.