2024-25 REPORT & ANALYSIS OF GUN VIOLENCE

K-12 Gun Violence
Hits Record Levels
in 2024–25

Data-driven insights to protect students, faculty, and communities.

K-12 schools across the U.S. experienced a 153% surge in gun-related incidents in the 2024–25 school year compared to 2023-24. While fatalities rose slightly, the increase in shooting threats, weapons discoveries, and hoax events signals a new level of urgency for prevention and response planning.

 

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  • Get a clear picture of the evolving threats facing K-12 schools.
  • Review detailed incident narratives and data visualizations.
  • Access evidence-based recommendations for school leaders, SROs, and district safety planners.

Key Highlights

Shooting threats up 293% from last year.

Texas, Florida, and California led in incident volume — with Texas seeing the largest increase at 178%.

Incidents inside school buildings rose 250%, affecting high schools most severely.

How ZeroEyes Helps You Notice Threats Faster

ZeroEyes connects to your existing camera infrastructure to detect, verify, and respond to threats in as fast as 3-5 seconds.
Trusted by K-12 schools and higher education campuses nationwide.

    Detection

     Our proprietary AI analyzes video feeds in real time to identify firearms.

    Verification

    Highly trained former law enforcement and military specialists confirm alerts and prevent false alarms.

    Response

    We notify facility administrators and law enforcement of any alerts, including the number and location of suspected shooters.

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    This system is an absolute must have for any school district or commercial business serious about providing the safest environment.

    Robert K.

    Chief of Police, South Side Area School District, PA

    A Critical Security Layer for Your Campus

    ZeroEyes combines the power of AI with the skills of former military professionals, adding new layers of protection to your school’s security portfolio. Because the sooner you can identify a brandished firearm hiding in plain sight, the faster you can respond – and the more lives you can save.

      SAFETY Act

      Vetted by the Department of Homeland Security

      24/7/365

      Operations Center to monitor and verify alerts 

      3-5 second

      alert time

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