Table 1 Characteristics of children (0–14) as suspects in homicide
| Age of Child Suspect | # Child Suspects |
Total Child-Years (000) |
Homicides/ 1 Million Child-Years | % Male Suspect | % Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–10 | 12 | 94,274 | 0.1 | 92% | 54% |
| 11–12 | 20 | 17,464 | 1.1 | 85% | 64% |
| 13–14 | 122 | 17,623 | 6.9 | 88% | 63% |
| All | 154 | 129,361 | 1.2 | 88% | 62% |