WASHINGTON, D.C . — The FBI has released its “2024 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States” report, which shows a 50% drop in incidents in 2024 compared with 2023.

The report identifies 24 active shooter incidents in 2024, as opposed to 48 incidents recorded in 2023. These shootings occurred across 19 states and spanned five major location categories: open space, commerce, education, government and houses of worship.

While the drop marks a notable decline, the FBI cautions that active shooter incidents continue to pose serious threats to public safety, with lasting impacts on victims, families and communities. The Bureau defines an “active shooter” as one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area.

From 2020 through 2024,

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