K-12 School Shooting Statistics (1970-2018)
Statistics from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security
1300+
SCHOOL SHOOTING INCIDENTS
Statistics and data used in these charts are from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security department of the Naval Postgraduate School. Please visit their website for data, sources, and methods.
How the Incidents Ended
School Shootings by Year
Mass Shooting Statistics (1999-2018)
Statistics from The Washington Post
Active Shooter Event Statistics (2000-2014)
Statistics from OK State Regents for Higher Education
Top 5 Venues Targeted by Active Shooters
6
Government Buildings
24
Corporate / Workplace
13
Entertainment Venues
38
Schools & Universities
15
Stores/Malls
39
Other Venues Combined
Who are the Active Shooters?
Ages of the Active Shooters
Youngest Active Shooter
12 Years Old
Oldest Active Shooter
88 Years Old
Information in the Active Shooter Event Statistics (2000-2014) was taken from an infographic by Regroup found on the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education website. Please read the infographic for more details and data sources.
School Shooting Statistics (1999-2018)
Statistics from The Washington Post
