A study of 3015 Black adults in the U.S. found that exposure to gun violence is significantly associated with increased rates of suicidal ideation and behaviors. The study, conducted through a nationally representative survey, identified that being threatened with a gun, knowing someone who has been shot, or witnessing a shooting were linked to higher rates of lifetime suicidal ideation. Being shot was associated with a higher likelihood of planning a suicide. Cumulative exposure to multiple types of gun violence was also linked to increased suicidal ideation, suicide attempt preparation, and attempted suicide. The study highlights the disproportionate impact of gun violence on Black communities, which face systemic discrimination and higher rates of exposure to gun violence. Public health efforts to reduce gun violence could also help lower suicide rates among Black individuals. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions to address the mental health impacts of gun violence, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by it. The findings suggest that reducing gun violence exposure may be a critical step in addressing rising suicide rates among Black adults in the U.S.A study of 3015 Black adults in the U.S. found that exposure to gun violence is significantly associated with increased rates of suicidal ideation and behaviors. The study, conducted through a nationally representative survey, identified that being threatened with a gun, knowing someone who has been shot, or witnessing a shooting were linked to higher rates of lifetime suicidal ideation. Being shot was associated with a higher likelihood of planning a suicide. Cumulative exposure to multiple types of gun violence was also linked to increased suicidal ideation, suicide attempt preparation, and attempted suicide. The study highlights the disproportionate impact of gun violence on Black communities, which face systemic discrimination and higher rates of exposure to gun violence. Public health efforts to reduce gun violence could also help lower suicide rates among Black individuals. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions to address the mental health impacts of gun violence, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by it. The findings suggest that reducing gun violence exposure may be a critical step in addressing rising suicide rates among Black adults in the U.S.