Summary
Recent shootings in the U.S. have brought attention to gun violence, particularly in schools and politically motivated attacks. Data shows that gun-related incidents in schools are increasing since the pandemic, and mass shootings are occurring more frequently than in the past. However, mass shootings account for a small portion of overall gun violence deaths.
Key Facts
- Recent high-profile shootings occurred at a Utah college, a Colorado high school, and a Minnesota church.
- There is no single definition for mass shootings, leading to varying data on their frequency.
- The Gun Violence Archive reports over 300 mass shootings in 2025.
- The majority of mass shooting incidents are linked to domestic violence.
- Mass shootings are more frequent now compared to 50 years ago.
- Gun-related incidents at K-12 schools have increased, with over 160 cases so far this year.
- Most school shootings arise from disputes that escalate, according to researcher David Riedman.
- In some school shootings, factors such as easy access to firearms at home contribute to the incidents.
