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| School massacre | Fatalities | Injured |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech massacre (Blacksburg, Virginia, 2007) | 33 | 23 |
| Robb Elementary school massacre (Uvalde, Texas, 2022) | 21 | 17 |
| Columbine High School massacre (Littleton, Colorado, 1999) | 13 | 24 |
| Stockton schoolyard shooting (Stockton, California, 1989) | 6 | 29 |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting (Parkland, Florida, 2018) | 17 | 17 |
| Thurston High School shooting (Springfield, Oregon, 1998) | 4 | 25 |
| Sandy Hook Elementary massacre (Newtown, Connecticut, 2012) | 27 | 2 |
| Northern Illinois University shooting (DeKalb, Illinois, 2008) | 5 | 21 |
| Santa Fe High School shooting (Santa Fe, Texas, 2018) | 10 | 13 |
| Isla Vista mass murder (Santa Barbara, California, 2014) | 6 | 13 |
| Umpqua Community College shooting (Roseburg, Oregon, 2015) | 9 | 9 |
| Red Lake massacre (Red Lake, Minnesota, 2005) | 10 | 5 |
| Westside Middle School killings (Jonesboro, Arkansas, 1998) | 5 | 10 |
| Lindhurst High School shooting (Olivehurst, California, 1992) | 4 | 10 |
| Nashville religious school schooting (Nashville, Tennessee, 2023) | 6 | 6 |
| Oxford High School shooting (Oxford, Michigan, 2021) | 4 | 7 |
| Amish school shooting (Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 2006) | 6 | 5 |
| Oikos University killings (Oakland, California, 2012) | 7 | 3 |
| Michigan State University shooting (East Lansing, Michigan, 2023) | 3 | 5 |
| University of Iowa shooting (Iowa City, Iowa, 1991) | 6 | 1 |
| Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting (Marysville, Washington, 2014) | 5 | 1 |
| University of Virginia shooting (Charlottesville, Virginia, 2022) | 3 | 2 |
| UNLV shooting (Las Vegas, Nevada, 2023) | 3 | 1 |
- Region: United States
- Time period: 1982 to Dec 6, 2023
- Published: Dec 2023
Data Analysis and Insights
Highest number of fatalities and injuries
Virginia Tech massacre holds the record for the highest number of fatalities at 33 and injuries at 23, showcasing the devastating impact of this tragedy on the community.Significant incidents in the 21st century
Robb Elementary school massacre and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting are among the deadliest in the 21st century, with 21 and 17 fatalities respectively, indicating an alarming trend of increased violence in schools.Columbine's long-lasting impact
Columbine High School massacre, despite occurring in 1999, remains one of the most infamous, with 13 fatalities and 24 injuries, highlighting its lasting effect on school safety policies and public consciousness.High injury counts in earlier shootings
Stockton schoolyard shooting in 1989 had a notably high number of injuries at 29, despite a lower fatality count of 6, underscoring the varied impact of such events beyond just the loss of life.Recent years' tragic events
Nashville religious school shooting in 2023 and Michigan State University shooting in the same year resulted in 6 and 3 fatalities respectively, indicating that school shootings remain a critical issue in contemporary society.Variation in incident locations
School shootings have occurred across a diverse range of settings, from elementary schools to universities, with incidents like Sandy Hook Elementary massacre and University of Virginia shooting showing the widespread nature of this violence.Decades of distress
The data spans from the Stockton schoolyard shooting in 1989 to the UNLV shooting in 2023, illustrating over three decades of school-related shootings in the U.S., with fatalities and injuries affecting numerous communities.Frequently Asked Questions
Which incident holds the record for the highest number of fatalities and injuries?
What are some of the deadliest school shooting incidents in the 21st century?
Robb Elementary school massacre and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting are among the deadliest with 21 and 17 fatalities respectively.
Terms and Definitions
This refers to incidents where firearms are discharged inside an educational setting, such as within a school or on a school campus. The incidents involving unarmed students, teachers, and other school staff, typically resulting in injury or loss of life.
This is the total number of individuals who have been harmed physically or psychologically in a specific incident or event. Victim count usually includes those who were injured as well as those who were killed.
Fatalities refer to the number of individuals who lose their lives as a result of a specific event or incident, such as a school shooting.
A perpetrator is the individual or group of individuals who carry out a harmful act such as a school shooting. The perpetrator is responsible for the harm inflicted during the event.
This is a specific type of shooting in which four or more individuals are shot and/or killed in a single event at the same general time and location, not including the shooter.
An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. These situations are typically over within 10 to 15 minutes, often before law enforcement can arrive on the scene.
Gun control laws refer to regulations and policies that govern the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, modification, or use of firearms. The intent of these laws is to reduce gun violence, including shootings in educational settings.
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