I attempted to perform a temporal analysis on the dataset, which initially pointed to 2017 as the year with the highest number of shootings. However, I noticed a discrepancy between the data and my Python code that calls for further investigation. In this case, the dataset records ‘0’ shootings for the year 2023, despite the presence of data for that year in the dataset.
To gain a better understanding of the dataset’s demographics, I also visualized the gender feature. The visualization revealed a notable disparity in fatalities, with nearly 2,000 male victims as opposed to fewer than 250 female victims. As I continue my analysis, I plan to explore additional features to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the dataset.