Research Database
House of Worship Homicides
Comprehensive database tracking homicides at houses of worship in the United States, including religious denomination analysis and security considerations.
399
Total Incidents
2000 - 2025
512
Lives Lost
Fatalities across all incidents
213
Injured
Non-fatal casualties
Historical Trends
House of Worship Homicides Over Time
Tracking the frequency and impact of violence at religious institutions over time.
Incidents
Fatalities
Injured
Religion Analysis
Which Religious Communities Are Affected?
Understanding which religious denominations face the highest risk helps faith communities prepare appropriate security measures.
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Christianity97%
2
Judaism2%
3
Islam1%
4
Sikhism0%
Situation Analysis
What Situations Lead to Violence?
Analyzing the circumstances surrounding incidents at houses of worship reveals patterns for prevention.
1
Domestic23%
2
Escalation of a Dispute22%
3
Robbery16%
4
Mental Health9%
Victim Analysis
Victim Demographics
Analysis of victim characteristics including gender, age, and affiliation with the house of worship.
Gender
Age Groups
Affiliation
Temporal Analysis
When Do Incidents Occur?
Understanding temporal patterns helps faith communities focus security during high-attendance times.
Day of Week
Weekday
Weekend
Time of Day
Context Factors
Facility & Security Context
Understanding the circumstances and security posture at the time of incidents.
Publicly Accessible
88%Facility was open to the public
Domestic-Related
18%Incident involved domestic violence
Security Systems Present
13%Security measures were in place
Active Shooter
7%Classified as active shooter incident
Database
Complete Data Set
399 records
| 12/12/25 | God's Throne Baptist Church | Stockton, CA | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Unknown | Fled, Later Arrested | Fri | Unknown | — | — | — | — |
| 11/2/25 | Dominion Outreach Ministries | Marion, AR | Christianity | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Sun | Morning | — | — | — | — |
| 10/29/25 | Smith Chapel Holiness Church | Aberdeen, MS | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Hands, Fists, Feet, Etc | Fled, Later Arrested | Wed | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 9/28/25 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Grand Blanc, MI | Christianity | Ideological | 4 | 8 | Assault Weapon | Killed by Police | Sun | Morning | — | — | Y | — |
| 8/27/25 | Annunciation Catholic School | Minneapolis, MN | Christianity | Other | 2 | 30 | Assault Weapon | Killed Self | Wed | Morning | — | Y | Y | — |
| 8/1/25 | TGTU Full Armor of God Ministries Int. House of Deliverance | Philadelphia, PA | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Fri | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 7/31/25 | Pursuit Seattle | Seattle, WA | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Thu | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 7/27/25 | St. Thomas More Catholic Church | Tulsa, OK | Christianity | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Sun | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 7/22/25 | Cannon United Methodist Church | Snellville, GA | Christianity | Robbery | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Tue | Night | — | Y | — | — |
| 7/18/25 | Deliverance Evangelistic Church | Philadelphia, PA | Christianity | Domestic | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Fri | Night | Y | Y | — | — |
| 7/13/25 | Richmond Road Baptist Church | Lexington, KY | Christianity | Unknown | 2 | 2 | Firearm (Unknown) | Killed by Police | Sun | Morning | — | — | Y | — |
| 6/4/25 | St. Anthony’s Catholic Church | Oxnard, CA | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Hands, Fists, Feet, Etc | Fled, Later Arrested | Wed | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 5/27/25 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Surprise | Surprise, AZ | Christianity | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Knife or Cutting Instrument | Fled, Later Arrested | Tue | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 5/18/25 | Eglise Evangelique Haitienne Church | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Christianity | Accident/Negligence | 1 | 1 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Sun | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 4/12/25 | St. Mark United Methodist Church | Greenville, SC | Christianity | Robbery | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Sat | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 4/3/25 | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Rectory | Seneca, KS | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Thu | Afternoon | — | Y | — | — |
| 3/23/25 | Morning Star Baptist Church | El Dorado, AR | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Sun | Morning | — | — | — | — |
| 3/14/25 | St. Luke's Lutheran Church | Sacramento, CA | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Fri | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 2/1/25 | — | Kansas City, MO | Unknown | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Sat | Unknown | — | — | — | — |
| 11/15/24 | New Disciples Worship Center | Boynton Beach, FL | Christianity | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Shotgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Fri | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 10/4/24 | First Regular Baptist Church | Kansas City, MO | Christianity | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Fri | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 8/15/24 | St. Mark AME Zion Church | Athens, TN | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Hands, Fists, Feet, Etc | Fled, Later Arrested | Thu | Unknown | — | — | — | — |
| 7/13/24 | Minneapolis Believers-Christ Church | Minneapolis, MN | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Hands, Fists, Feet, Etc | Fled, Later Arrested | Sat | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 6/24/24 | Dayspring Pentecostal Church | Kansas City, MO | Christianity | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Mon | Morning | — | — | — | — |
| 4/6/24 | Westview Baptist Church | Miami, FL | Christianity | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Knife or Cutting Instrument | Fled, Later Arrested | Sat | Evening | — | Y | — | — |
Date12/12/25
NameGod's Throne Baptist Church
City, StateStockton, CA
ReligionChristianity
Date11/2/25
NameDominion Outreach Ministries
City, StateMarion, AR
ReligionChristianity
Date10/29/25
NameSmith Chapel Holiness Church
City, StateAberdeen, MS
ReligionChristianity
Date9/28/25
NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
City, StateGrand Blanc, MI
ReligionChristianity
Date8/27/25
NameAnnunciation Catholic School
City, StateMinneapolis, MN
ReligionChristianity
Date8/1/25
NameTGTU Full Armor of God Ministries Int. House of Deliverance
City, StatePhiladelphia, PA
ReligionChristianity
Date7/31/25
NamePursuit Seattle
City, StateSeattle, WA
ReligionChristianity
Date7/27/25
NameSt. Thomas More Catholic Church
City, StateTulsa, OK
ReligionChristianity
Date7/22/25
NameCannon United Methodist Church
City, StateSnellville, GA
ReligionChristianity
Date7/18/25
NameDeliverance Evangelistic Church
City, StatePhiladelphia, PA
ReligionChristianity
Date7/13/25
NameRichmond Road Baptist Church
City, StateLexington, KY
ReligionChristianity
Date6/4/25
NameSt. Anthony’s Catholic Church
City, StateOxnard, CA
ReligionChristianity
Date5/27/25
NameUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Surprise
City, StateSurprise, AZ
ReligionChristianity
Date5/18/25
NameEglise Evangelique Haitienne Church
City, StateFort Lauderdale, FL
ReligionChristianity
Date4/12/25
NameSt. Mark United Methodist Church
City, StateGreenville, SC
ReligionChristianity
Date4/3/25
NameSaints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Rectory
City, StateSeneca, KS
ReligionChristianity
Date3/23/25
NameMorning Star Baptist Church
City, StateEl Dorado, AR
ReligionChristianity
Date3/14/25
NameSt. Luke's Lutheran Church
City, StateSacramento, CA
ReligionChristianity
Date2/1/25
Name—
City, StateKansas City, MO
ReligionUnknown
Date11/15/24
NameNew Disciples Worship Center
City, StateBoynton Beach, FL
ReligionChristianity
Date10/4/24
NameFirst Regular Baptist Church
City, StateKansas City, MO
ReligionChristianity
Date8/15/24
NameSt. Mark AME Zion Church
City, StateAthens, TN
ReligionChristianity
Date7/13/24
NameMinneapolis Believers-Christ Church
City, StateMinneapolis, MN
ReligionChristianity
Date6/24/24
NameDayspring Pentecostal Church
City, StateKansas City, MO
ReligionChristianity
Date4/6/24
NameWestview Baptist Church
City, StateMiami, FL
ReligionChristianity
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