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.

1
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

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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