Between 1982 and September 2024, 82 out of the 151 mass shootings in the United States were carried out by White shooters. By comparison, the perpetrator was African American in 26 mass shootings, and Latino in 12. When calculated as percentages, this amounts to 54 percent, 17 percent, and eight percent respectively. Race of mass shooters reflects the U.S. population Broadly speaking, the racial distribution of mass shootings mirrors the racial distribution of the U.S. population as a whole. While a superficial comparison of the statistics seems to suggest African American shooters are over-represented and Latino shooters underrepresented, the fact that the shooter’s race is unclear in around nine percent of cases, along with the different time frames over which these statistics are calculated, means no such conclusions should be drawn. Conversely, looking at the mass shootings in the United States by gender clearly demonstrates that the majority of mass shootings are carried out by men. Mass shootings and mental health With no clear patterns between the socio-economic or cultural background of mass shooters, increasing attention has been placed on mental health. Analysis of the factors Americans considered to be to blame for mass shootings showed 80 percent of people felt the inability of the mental health system to recognize those who pose a danger to others was a significant factor. This concern is not without merit – in over half of the mass shootings since 1982, the shooter showed prior signs of mental health issues, suggesting improved mental health services may help deal with this horrific problem. Mass shootings and guns In the wake of multiple mass shootings, critics have sought to look beyond the issues of shooter identification and their influences by focusing on their access to guns. The majority of mass shootings in the U.S. involve firearms which were obtained legally, reflecting the easy ability of Americans to purchase and carry deadly weapons in public. Gun control takes on a particular significance when the uniquely American phenomenon of school shootings is considered. The annual number of incidents involving firearms at K-12 schools in the U.S. was over 100 in each year since 2018. Conversely, similar incidents in other developed countries exceptionally rare, with only five school shootings in G7 countries other than the U.S. between 2009 and 2018.

From 1966 to January 2024, 81 percent of mass public shooters who carried out the shooting at K-12 schools in the United States identified as White, followed by 13 percent who were Native American and six percent who were Latinx. For mass public shootings occurring at colleges and universities, the shooter was most likely to identify as Asian, at 44 percent, followed by 33 percent who were White. In addition, Black and Middle Eastern shooters each made up 11 percent.

The source defines a mass public shooting as: “a multiple homicide incident in which four or more victims are murdered with firearms—not including the offender(s)—within one event, and at least some of the murders occurred in a public location or locations in close geographical proximity (e.g., a workplace, school, restaurant, or other public settings), and the murders are not attributable to any other underlying criminal activity or commonplace circumstance (armed robbery, criminal competition, insurance fraud, argument, or romantic triangle). Mass shootings attributable to gangs, as well as most domestic homicides, are therefore excluded from this definition.

Since 1982, an astonishing 145 mass shootings have been carried out in the United States by male shooters. In contrast, only four mass shootings (defined by the source as a single attack in a public place in which four or more victims were killed) have been carried out by women. Gun ownership in the U.S. Possession of firearms in the United States is protected by the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution and has been a defining aspect of American civil liberties since the writing of the Bill of Rights. It is estimated that the United States has the highest rate of civilian-owned firearms in the world, and Americans continually poll against handgun restrictions. Mass shootings However, with high gun ownership comes high responsibility. The United States consistently faces numerous mass shootings each year, particularly in schools. The five deadliest mass shootings have all occurred since 2007, with the deadliest being the Las Vegas Strip massacre in 2017, which claimed the lives of 58 people and injured 546 more.

Between 1970 and June 16, 2020, 175 school shootings were perpetrated by 17-year-olds. 16-year-olds perpetrated the second highest number of school shootings, with 163 shootings.

From 1999 to March 2025, 38.1 percent of White students had experienced a school shooting in the United States. Within that time period, 33 percent of Black students had also experienced a school shooting, despite making up less than 15 percent of the public school population.

As of September 4, there were two mass shootings in the United States in 2024. This is compared to one mass shooting in 1982, one in 2000, and 12 mass shootings in 2022 and 2023. School shootings The United States sees the most school shootings in the world. Some motivations for school shootings included depression, seeking revenge, and bullying. As a result of the large amount of school shootings, gun control has become a central topic in U.S. politics. This widespread problem happens across the United States; however California saw the highest number of K-12 school shootings in the United States since 1970. However, the deadliest school shooting (as of October 2023) was the Virginia Tech massacre in 2007. This tragedy left 33 dead and 23 injured. Mass shooting issues Mass shootings happen when there are several injuries or deaths from a firearm-related violence. Throughout the last century, mass shootings have become an epidemic in the United States. However, despite the increase in mass shootings and number of casualties, the U.S. government has done little to prevent future shootings from happening. As a result of the lack of cooperation in politics, mass shootings have become an important issue for Generation Z living in the United States. Furthermore, having the right to bear arms is a popular belief in the U.S. and the percentage of households in the United States owning at least one firearm has remained somewhat steady since 1972.

In response to a Public Records Act (PRA) request submitted by the Association for the Advancement of Civil Liberties (AACL) about the month of May having been designated as “Mental Health Awareness Month,” the San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) denied having held conversations about [1] Amber Heard as a Caucasian woman, who had turned 30 (thirty) years of age on April 22nd 2016; [2] Amber Heard as a woman, who had attended the 2016 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on her 30th birthday; [3] the April 27th 2022 highly publicized accusations made against Amber Heard alleging that she had defecated in the matrimonial bed she shared with her ex-husband on the occasion of her 30th birthday; [4] the racist mental diagnosis known as “drapetomania,” which has now been totally discredited; [5] the mental illness of “schizophrenia” having historically been associated with white women prior to 1960; [6] the reasons why Black/African American people have increasingly been diagnosed with “schizophrenia” after 1960; [7] the reasons why Black/African American people are five to seven times more likely to be diagnosed with “schizophrenia” compared to white people.

As a matter of principle, the AACL unequivocally denounces violence committed against women irrespective of their racial backgrounds, their sexual orientations, their national origins, their religious affiliations and/or their disability status. In the judgment of the AACL, Amber Heard was subject of intense online vitriol hatred, which ultimately impacted the outcome of her defamation trial in a very adverse manner (this Calendar Year 2022). The AACL deeply regrets the decision of the judicial branch of the U.S government (the courts) [1] to issue rulings that were not favorable to Amber Heard and [2] to reject the arguments presented in her appeal (which were both convincing and persuasive). Be well. Take care. Keep yourselves at arms distance.

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From 2000 to 2022, a total number of 777 high schools had shootings in the United States. In comparison, 320 elementary schools and 162 middle or junior high schools had shootings within that time period.

Mass shootings in the United States

Schooling shootings have become a disturbingly common occurrence in the United States. The frequency of these instances relative to other developed countries highlights a potentially systemic problem. Mass shootings in general have become a persistent problem in the U.S., often occurring at nightclubs, bars, and grocery stores, in addition to educational institutions. As a result, the fear of getting shot at a school or a college has now spread even further, impacting Americans' daily lives and routines nationwide.

Gun culture in the U.S. The majority of mass shooters in the United States are White and male. The most common type of weapon used in mass shootings in the U.S. is a handgun and the evidence suggests that the majority of the weapons used in mass shootings are obtained legally, bringing the availability of firearms into the spotlight. However, due to the Second Amendment of the Constitution which provides citizens with the right to bear arms, it seems unlikely that any gun control legislation will be passed on a national level. While some U.S. states have enacted their own gun safety policies, it is unlikely that America's gun problem will be solved unless the nation is able to work together.

As of May 2022, most registered voters in the United States felt that companies should make a statement condemning the mass shooting that occurred on May 14, 2022. There was also wide support for statements that condemned both racism and white supremacy. The second largest majority of respondents indicated that companies should donate money to the families of the victims involved in the shooting.Thirteen people were shot, and ten people died, all of whom were Black. The shooter, who is white, is reported to have written a manifesto, describing himself as a white supremacist. The attack was described as an act of domestic terrorism, and the incident investigated as being racially motivated.

From school years 2009-10 to 2018-19, 41 percent of shootings which occurred in K-12 schools where minority students made up 75 percent or more of the school population were dispute or grievance related in the United States. In contrast, only four percent of shootings which took place in K-12 schools with less than 25 percent minority enrollment were dispute or grievance related. Within the provided time period, low-minority schools were most likely to have school shootings which were school-targeted, at 38 percent. School-targeted shootings describe shootings that are generally targeted toward school staff or students on school premises, without a specific victim in mind, including active shooter incidents, incidents of a hostage standoff, and indiscriminate shootings against school staff and personnel. Suicides or attempted suicides were also more prevalent in low-minority schools, at 23 percent, compared to only three percent in high-minority schools.

The source defines a school shooting as 'any time a gun is fired on school grounds, on a school bus, or during a school event - during school hours or a school event or immediately before or after school hours or school event - including all incidents that meet the criteria above, including accidents and suicides, regardless of intent.'

In the United States, Black people have higher rates of gun homicide than White people across all age groups. As of 2022, gun homicide rates were highest among Black people aged between 15 and 24 years, at 63.78 gun homicides per 100,000 of the population. In comparison, there were only 2.58 gun homicides per 100,000 of the White population within this age range. However, the risk for gun homicide was greatest among all adolescents and adults between the ages of 15 to 44 in that year. The impact of guns on young Americans In the last few years, firearms have become the leading cause of death for American children and teenagers aged one to 19 years old, accounting for more deaths than car crashes and diseases. School shootings also remain on the rise recently, with the U.S. recording 57 times as many school shootings than other high-income nations from 2009 to 2018. Black students in particular experience a disproportionately high number of school shootings relative to their population, and K-12 teachers at schools made up mostly of students of color are more likely to report feeling afraid that they or their students would be a victim of attack or harm. The right to bear arms Despite increasingly high rates of gun-related violence, gun ownership remains a significant part of American culture, largely due to the fact that the right to bear arms is written into the U.S. Constitution. Although firearms are the most common murder weapon used in the U.S., accounting for approximately 15,000 homicides in 2022, almost half of American households have at least one firearm in their possession. Consequently, it is evident that firearms remain easily accessible nationwide, even though gun laws may vary from state to state. However, the topic of gun control still causes political controversy, as the majority of Republicans agree that it is more important to protect the right of Americans to own guns, while Democrats are more inclined to believe that it is more important to limit gun ownership.

As of June 2022, there were 153 school shootings in total in the United States in that year. Of these incidents, only two were active shooter incidents. The largest number of active shooter incidents in schools was in 2018, with 11 active shooters.

The source defines a shooting as any time a gun is brandished, fired, or a bullet hits school property for any reason.

As of May 2022, 40 percent of surveyed registered voters felt that white nationalism was a critical threat in the United States, with an additional 26 percent indicating they felt it was an important, but not critical threat. This survey was conducted shortly after a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. The shooter was a self-described white supremacist. 10 people were killed in the shooting, all of whom were Black.

In the United States in 2022, 48 percent of Republicans reported that they owned at least one gun, and 66 percent said that they lived in a household with a gun. In comparison, only 20 percent of Democrats owned at least one gun, and 31 percent lived a gun household.

Who are gun owners?

In 2022, significantly more Democrats were in favor of limiting gun ownership in comparison to Republicans. On the other hand, more Republicans were in favor of protecting the right to own guns in comparison to Democrats. When examined by education level, respondents who said they only had some college, but no degree, were the most likely to have said that there is at least one gun in their household. However, nearly a quarter of Americans over 18 years old said that they rarely carry a gun on their person.

Republicans vs Democrats Debate

The gun control debate in the United States has been a highly contested one. In light of frequent mass shootings, gun control laws have become the center of policy discussions. Democratic politicins tend to put significant emphasis on their gun control policies, and are overall more in favor in stricter gun control laws and want more background checks for those who want to purchase a gun. However, Republicans tend to work in favor of gun rights.

The number of knife or sharp instrument offences recorded by the police in London rose to approximately 15,016 in 2023/24, compared with 12,786 in the previous year. This was the highest number of knife crime offences reported in London since 2019/20, when there were 15,928 offences. Between 2015/16 and 2019/20, knife crime in London increased yearly, with a particularly large increase occurring between 2016/16 and 2017/18. A wider trend The increase in knife crime witnessed in London has occurred alongside a general increase in overall crime throughout England and Wales. In 2022/23, there were approximately 6.74 million crime offences across England and Wales, compared with just over four million ten years earlier. During a similar time period, the number of knife homicides also increased, and reached 282 in 2021/22, compared with 186 in 2014/15. Due to strict gun laws in the United Kingdom, firearms are rarely used to commit homicides, with knives or other sharp instruments being used in over 41.4 percent of homicides in 2022/23. Acid and moped attacks While knife crime in London has certainly been given a lot of attention by the British media, the increase in acid and moped attacks during the same time period also generated many headlines. In 2017, for example, there were 471 acid attacks recorded by the Metropolitan Police, compared with just 51 in 2007. Moped crime also reached high levels in 2017, with both types of crime declining to much lower levels by the early 2020s. Although overall crime in London continued to rise until 2019/20, this fell back during the COVID-19 pandemic, but by 2023/24, the number of crimes committed in the capital had exceeded pre-pandemic levels.