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50 incidents in 21 statesThe methodology articulated in the 2000-2013 study was applied to the 2016 and 2017 incidents to ensure consistency. Excluded from this report are gang- and drug-related shootings and gun-related incidents that appeared not to have put other people in peril (e.g., the accidental discharge of a firearm in a bar).
Analysts relied on official law enforcement investigative reports (when available), FBI holdings, and publicly available resources when gathering data for this report.
Though limited in scope, this report was undertaken to provide clarity and data of value to federal, state, tribal, and campus law enforcement as well as other first responders, corporations, educators, and the general public as they seek to neutralize threats posed by active shooters and save lives during such incidents.
943 casualties (excluding the shooters) 221 killed; 722 wounded.
13 law enforcement officers killed
20 met Mass Killing Definition
14 Ended in shootout with law enforcement
50 Shooters, All Male
3 Number of shooters that wore body armor
13 Number of shooters that committed Suicide
11 Number of shooters killed by police
8 Number of Shooters stopped by Citizens
18 Number of shooters Apprehended by Police
Citizen Engagement and Casualties
In 10 incidents, citizens confronted the shooter. In eight of those incidents, one or more citizens safely and successfully acted to end the shooting.
■ In four incidents, unarmed citizens confronted or persuaded the shooter to end the shooting. In two incidents, (17) school staff confronted and restrained the shooter. In one incident, (18) the citizen used his car to thwart the shooter. In one incident, (19) the citizen persuaded the shooter to surrender via telephone during a police chase; she ran up to the shooter’s car as he came to a stop and pulled him out of his seat, bringing the chase to an end.
■ In four incidents, citizens possessing valid firearms permits successfully stopped the shooter. In two incidents, (20) citizens exchanged gunfire with the shooter. In two incidents, the citizens held the shooter at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived. (21)
■ In one incident, a citizen possessing a valid firearms permit exchanged gunfire with the shooter, causing the shooter to flee to another scene and continue shooting. (22)
■ In one incident, a citizen possessing a valid firearms permit was wounded before he could fire at the shooter. (23)