Research Database
Workplace Homicides
Comprehensive database tracking workplace homicides in the United States, including industry analysis and insider relationship context to inform workplace safety policies.
653
Total Incidents
2000 - 2025
920
Lives Lost
Fatalities across all incidents
325
Injured
Non-fatal casualties
Historical Trends
Workplace Homicides Over Time
Tracking the frequency and impact of workplace violence incidents over time.
Incidents
Fatalities
Injured
Industry Analysis
Which Industries Are Most Affected?
Understanding which industries face the highest risk of workplace violence helps target prevention resources effectively.
1
Food/Drink Service20%
2
Manufacturing14%
3
Health Care Service8%
4
Warehouse/Storage Facility5%
Situation Analysis
What Situations Lead to Workplace Violence?
Analyzing the circumstances surrounding workplace homicides reveals patterns for intervention.
1
Escalation of a Dispute34%
2
Retaliation26%
3
Robbery10%
4
Mental Health8%
Context Factors
Contributing Factors
Understanding the context of workplace homicides, including domestic spillover and premeditation patterns.
Preplanned
42%Attack was planned in advance
Active Shooter
22%Classified as active shooter incident
Domestic-Related
4%Incident involved domestic violence
Gang-Related
1%Incident had gang involvement
Victim Analysis
Victim Demographics
Analysis of victim characteristics including gender, age, and workplace affiliation.
Gender
Age Groups
Affiliation
Temporal Analysis
When Do Workplace Homicides Occur?
Understanding temporal patterns helps employers focus security measures during high-risk periods.
Day of Week
Weekday
Weekend
Time of Day
Database
Complete Data Set
653 records
| 12/29/25 | IHOP | Richmond, CA | Food/Drink Service | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Mon | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 12/7/25 | Bojangles | Palmetto, GA | Food/Drink Service | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Arrested on Scene | Sun | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 12/1/25 | RAW Wheels & Tires | Dallas, TX | Car Dealership/Repair | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Arrested on Scene | Mon | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 11/25/25 | Onward Safety Solutions | Raleigh, NC | Utilities Service | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Arrested on Scene | Tue | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 11/11/25 | Advanced Process Technologies | Cokato, MN | Manufacturing | Interpersonal | 1 | 0 | Blunt Object | Arrested on Scene | Tue | Morning | — | Y | — | — |
| 11/9/25 | Mission Landscape Supplies | San Antonio, TX | Manufacturing | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Killed Self | Sun | Morning | — | Y | Y | — |
| 11/5/25 | Trims Unlimited | Almont, MI | Manufacturing | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Wed | Morning | — | — | — | — |
| 10/30/25 | Anheuser-Busch | Jacksonville, FL | Manufacturing | Mental Health | 1 | 0 | Knife or Cutting Instrument | Arrested on Scene | Thu | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 10/27/25 | Barku Plastics | Cleveland, TN | Manufacturing | Retaliation | 2 | 0 | Handgun | Killed Self | Mon | Morning | — | — | Y | — |
| 9/20/25 | Sky Meadow Country Club (PRIME restaurant) | Nashua, NH | Food/Drink Service | Ideological | 1 | 2 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Sat | Evening | — | Y | Y | — |
| 9/20/25 | Camp Randall Stadium (UW Athletics Operations) | Madison, WI | Investigation/Security Service | Retaliation | 1 | 0 | Hands, Fists, Feet, Etc | Fled, Later Arrested | Sat | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 9/10/25 | Downtown Suites Dallas Motel | Dallas, TX | Hospitality | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Knife or Cutting Instrument | Arrested on Scene | Wed | Morning | — | — | — | — |
| 9/8/25 | IHOP | Brooklyn, NY | Food/Drink Service | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 1 | Knife or Cutting Instrument | Arrested on Scene | Mon | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 9/3/25 | Aludyne Foundry | Columbus, GA | Manufacturing | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Wed | Morning | — | — | — | — |
| 8/29/25 | Taco Bell | Cincinnati, OH | Food/Drink Service | Retaliation | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Fri | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 8/22/25 | Ingalls Shipbuilding | Pascagoula, MS | Manufacturing | Interpersonal | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Arrested on Scene | Fri | Morning | — | — | — | — |
| 8/19/25 | UPS | Indianapolis, IN | Postal Service | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Tue | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 7/28/25 | Wendy's | Memphis, TN | Food/Drink Service | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Arrested on Scene | Mon | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 7/26/25 | Wegmans | Rochester, NY | Warehouse/Storage Facility | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Sat | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 7/10/25 | McDonalds | Eastpointe, MI | Food/Drink Service | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Knife or Cutting Instrument | Arrested on Scene | Thu | Morning | — | — | — | Y |
| 6/14/25 | Lowe's | Dickson City, PA | Home Improvement Retailer | Retaliation | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Arrested on Scene | Sat | Night | — | Y | — | — |
| 6/4/25 | Grand Pointe Apartments (construction site) | Davenport, FL | Construction Site/Service | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Vehicle | Arrested on Scene | Wed | Unknown | — | — | — | — |
| 5/21/25 | Checkers Restaurant | Kissimmee, FL | Food/Drink Service | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Arrested on Scene | Wed | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 5/2/25 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - Inglewood Campus | Inglewood, CA | Educational Institution | Retaliation | 1 | 1 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Fri | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 4/28/25 | Amazon Warehouse | Baton Rouge, LA | Warehouse/Storage Facility | Escalation of a Dispute | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Mon | Night | — | — | — | — |
Date12/29/25
BusinessIHOP
City, StateRichmond, CA
IndustryFood/Drink Service
Date12/7/25
BusinessBojangles
City, StatePalmetto, GA
IndustryFood/Drink Service
Date12/1/25
BusinessRAW Wheels & Tires
City, StateDallas, TX
IndustryCar Dealership/Repair
Date11/25/25
BusinessOnward Safety Solutions
City, StateRaleigh, NC
IndustryUtilities Service
Date11/11/25
BusinessAdvanced Process Technologies
City, StateCokato, MN
IndustryManufacturing
Date11/9/25
BusinessMission Landscape Supplies
City, StateSan Antonio, TX
IndustryManufacturing
Date11/5/25
BusinessTrims Unlimited
City, StateAlmont, MI
IndustryManufacturing
Date10/30/25
BusinessAnheuser-Busch
City, StateJacksonville, FL
IndustryManufacturing
Date10/27/25
BusinessBarku Plastics
City, StateCleveland, TN
IndustryManufacturing
Date9/20/25
BusinessSky Meadow Country Club (PRIME restaurant)
City, StateNashua, NH
IndustryFood/Drink Service
Date9/20/25
BusinessCamp Randall Stadium (UW Athletics Operations)
City, StateMadison, WI
IndustryInvestigation/Security Service
Date9/10/25
BusinessDowntown Suites Dallas Motel
City, StateDallas, TX
IndustryHospitality
Date9/8/25
BusinessIHOP
City, StateBrooklyn, NY
IndustryFood/Drink Service
Date9/3/25
BusinessAludyne Foundry
City, StateColumbus, GA
IndustryManufacturing
Date8/29/25
BusinessTaco Bell
City, StateCincinnati, OH
IndustryFood/Drink Service
Date8/22/25
BusinessIngalls Shipbuilding
City, StatePascagoula, MS
IndustryManufacturing
Date8/19/25
BusinessUPS
City, StateIndianapolis, IN
IndustryPostal Service
Date7/28/25
BusinessWendy's
City, StateMemphis, TN
IndustryFood/Drink Service
Date7/26/25
BusinessWegmans
City, StateRochester, NY
IndustryWarehouse/Storage Facility
Date7/10/25
BusinessMcDonalds
City, StateEastpointe, MI
IndustryFood/Drink Service
Date6/14/25
BusinessLowe's
City, StateDickson City, PA
IndustryHome Improvement Retailer
Date6/4/25
BusinessGrand Pointe Apartments (construction site)
City, StateDavenport, FL
IndustryConstruction Site/Service
Date5/21/25
BusinessCheckers Restaurant
City, StateKissimmee, FL
IndustryFood/Drink Service
Date5/2/25
BusinessSpartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - Inglewood Campus
City, StateInglewood, CA
IndustryEducational Institution
Date4/28/25
BusinessAmazon Warehouse
City, StateBaton Rouge, LA
IndustryWarehouse/Storage Facility
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