Geographic distribution by state

STATE: Active shooter incidents in 2025 occurred across 21 states and the District of Columbia with the most occurring in Texas (6).

In 2025, there were 34 active shooter incidents across 21 states and D.C., resulting in 166 casualties.

In 2025, active shooter incidents occurred across 21 states and the District of Columbia.

Texas experienced the highest number of incidents (six) representing approximately 18% of the total 34 incidents nationwide.

Several other states including California, Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia, each recorded two incidents.

The remaining 14 states each reported a single incident.

Minnesota recorded the most casualties (30), followed by Texas (28), and Michigan (13). These states accounted for 43% of all casualties in 2025.

Texas experienced the most fatalities (12) representing 24% of all deaths.

Michigan, Montana, and New York each recorded four fatalities, while the District of Columbia, Nevada, and North Carolina had three deaths each. The remaining states each recorded two or less fatalities.

STATE: Active shooter incidents from 2021 through 2025 occurred across 46 states and the District of Columbia with the most occurring in Texas (25).

Over the five-year period, the states with the most active shooter incidents were Texas (25), California (20), and Georgia (13).

In contrast, Delaware, Hawaii, New Jersey, and South Dakota did not have any active shooter incidents.