US Mass Shooting Trends

Associated Press and partners recorded 17 mass killings this year, including a California shooting, lowest since 2006.
Jurisdictions redirected funds to threat assessments and social supports.
Safer Communities Act funds programs, 2 states mandate school threat assessments.
Mass killing requires 4+ deaths in 24 hours.
82% of killings involved firearms.
3,234 deaths since 2006, 81% victims shot.

Crime | Public Safety | Violence

United States

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