In the context of race and crime, which of the following statements is true about African Americans?
A. African Americans are less likely to be homicide offenders than whites.
B. African Americans make up over 25 percent of the American population.
C. African Americans are particularly susceptible to gun violence.
D. African Americans are less likely to be homicide victims than whites.
Answer: C
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