2025 incidents occurred in 21 states and the District of Columbia
In 2025, active shooter incidents occurred across 21 states and the District of Columbia.
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Texas had the most incidents, six, about 18% of the 34 nationwide
Texas experienced the highest number of incidents (six) representing approximately 18% of the total 34 incidents nationwide.
Six states plus D.C., including California and Georgia, each recorded two incidents
Several other states including California, Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia, each recorded two incidents.
The remaining 14 states each reported one incident
The remaining 14 states each reported a single incident.
Report calls 15 incidents (44%) in communities of 10,000-250,000 a majority
A majority of active shooter incidents (15) occurred in communities with populations ranging from 10,000 to 250,000, representing 44% of all incidents.
Fewest incidents, two, occurred in areas of 250,000 to 500,000 people
The lowest number (two) occurred in areas with populations between 250,000 and 500,000.
Nine incidents in towns under 10,000 and eight in cities over 500,000
Additionally, nine incidents were reported in towns with fewer than 10,000 residents, while eight occurred in cities with populations exceeding 500,000.
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