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Mass Shootings per Year
Did you know? The number of mass shootings has been increasing since the first modern #massshooting in 1966. We must continue to find ways to #prevent #violence. Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
History of Violence Among Mass Shooters
Did you know? 132 of 172 #massshooters in our database displayed a history of #violence through at least 1 of 5 ways (prior sexual offenses, prior physical violence, prior police contact, previous homicides, prior acts of domestic violence). Download our database for more details. Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Planning of Mass Shootings
Did you know? 46 of the mass shooters in our database had their #shooting well-planned in advance of the crime. Data from the Violence Project’s mass shooter database. #datadriven Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Suicidality in Mass Shooters
Over 70% of the #massshooters in our database experienced suicidality either before or during their shooting. All efforts of suicide prevention and crisis intervention should be prioritized to save countless lives. #prevention Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Distribution of Mass Shootings by Day of the Week
Did you know? There is no day that has significantly more #massshootings than any other day of the week. #datadriven Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Most Common Locations for Mass Shootings by Age of the Perpetrator
Did you know? People of various ages commit #massshootings at different types of locations at different frequencies. Visit our website or download our #database to learn more: https://theviolenceproject.org/mass-shooter-database/ #violenceprevention #data #crime #gunviolence #suicideprevention #datadriven Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Mass Shooters who Exhibited Signs of Being in Crisis
Did you know? 80% of mass shooters exhibited signs of being in crisis before they committed their offenses. Remember to prioritize mental health and check in on your friends and family! Data from: https://theviolenceproject.org/mass-shooter-database/ #mentalhealth #data #violenceprevention #SuicidePrevention Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Fame-Seeking Mass Shooters
Did you know? Of the 171 mass shootings in the US between 1966-2019, only 11 perpetrators claimed they were seeking fame as a result of their actions. There are many different motivations behind mass shootings, check out our database to learn about others! https://theviolenceproject.org/mass-shooter-database Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Location Distribution of Mass Shootings in the US, 1966-2019
Did you know? Over a quarter of the 171 mass public shootings from 1966 to 2019 in the US occurred in workplaces. Request free access to our database for information about 100 life history variables – more coming soon! https://theviolenceproject.org/mass-shooter-data Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
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