Gun violence in America

U.S. MASS SHOOTING CASUALTIES, 2014-2026*
(four or more people shot or killed, excluding shooter)

0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000

2014 15 16 17 18 19 2020 21 22 23 24 25 2026*

COVID-19
PANDEMIC

1,079
2,785
1,583
247
719
354

Deaths
Injuries
Number of incidents

ALL U.S. GUN VIOLENCE DEATHS
(includes homicide, murder, accidents and self-defence – omits suicide)

10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000

2014 15 16 17 18 19 2020 21 22 23 24 25 2026*

12,409
21,472
10,298

Source: Gun Violence Archive. *Data verified Oct 14, 2026; shooting reports through Oct 15, 2026
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