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