US EditionMass killings in 2025 in the US hit the lowest level since 2006
Mass killings fell 24% in 2025 to 17 incidents, the lowest since 2006, with about 82% involving firearms, experts attribute declines to prevention efforts and statistical factors.
- This year, the Associated Press and partners recorded 17 mass killings, including a California birthday‑party shooting, marking the lowest total since 2006 in data from The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University.
- Many jurisdictions redirected money toward threat assessments and social supports, with the Safer Communities Act funding programs and 2 states mandating school threat assessments in recent years, experts say.
- By definition, a mass killing requires four or more killed in 24 hours, and about 82% of this year's mass killings involved firearms, with 3,234 deaths since 2006 and 81% shooting victims.
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There have been 17 mass murders in the US so far this year, the lowest number since 2006. Experts say the number of mass murders is likely returning to normal after a sharp increase in 2018 and 2019.
Mass killings on track to reach lowest point in almost 20 years
Mass killings in the United States are on track to be at their lowest annual levels since 2006. A recent mass shooting at a children’s birthday party in California marked the country’s 17th mass killing in 2025, but the incidents are down 24% this year, according to an Associated Press database. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino attributed the drop to “broken windows” policing and “innovative personnel management,” while mysteriously acknowledging…
Nevertheless, the experts warn that it is not necessary to shout victory too quickly.
The United States has experienced 17 mass killings so far since the beginning of the year, the lowest number recorded since 2006. Nevertheless, experts warn that it is not necessary to shout victory too fast.
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