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Active Shooter Incidents Halved in 2024 as FBI Records More Female Perpetrators

The incidents occurred in 19 states across five location types, prompting the FBI to bolster its active-shooter preparedness efforts.

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A police officer secures an area following a shooting in Linden, New Jersey on September 19, 2016.

Overview

  • FBI identified 24 active shooter incidents in 2024, down from 48 the previous year, marking a 50% decrease.
  • Three female perpetrators were involved in active shooter events last year, up from one in 2023, a shift experts say could signal a trend or statistical anomaly.
  • These incidents produced 106 casualties and unfolded in open spaces, commercial areas, educational institutions, government buildings and houses of worship.
  • From 2020 to 2024 the FBI tallied 223 active shooter incidents, reflecting a 70% increase over the 2015–2019 period.
  • The FBI’s Active Shooter Attack Prevention and Preparedness initiative expands training for law enforcement and the public to improve response strategies.