One in 15 US adults has been on the scene of a mass shooting, study finds

1 in 15 Americans Have Been Through a Mass Shooting — And Over 1 in 50 Were Injured

Millions of Americans have been exposed to a mass shooting.

1 In 15 Americans Have Survived A Mass Shooting, Survey Says

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1 in 15 US adults have experienced a mass shooting: Study

A new study reveals that 1 in 15 U.S. adults, or about 7%, have been on the scene of a mass shooting. Two percent, meanwhile, have been injured during a mass shooting. Younger generations, men, and Black Americans have disproportionately witnessed a mass shooting in their lifetime. The Gun Violence Archive documented 4,917 mass shootings between 2015 and 2024, and an additional 47 in 2025, to date. Full Story A new study reveals that one in 15 U…

CU Boulder study reveals 7% of US adults have been on the scene of a mass shooting

Just over 2% of respondents said they had been injured in a mass shooting, the study says.

1 in 15 US adults have been on the scene of a mass shooting - The Chronicle

Lisa MarshallCU Boulder About 7% of U.S. adults have been present at the scene of a mass shooting in their lifetime, and more than 2%… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

1 in 15 U.S. adults have experienced a mass shooting, CU Boulder study says

A new study by the University of Colorado Boulder states one in 15 U.S. adults have been on the scene of a mass shooting in their lifetime.