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In 2025, there were 34 active shooter incidents, each involving a male suspect who acted alone.

A significant portion of these shooters (23), nearly 68%, exhibited predatory behaviors, indicating they had intentionally planned and prepared to carry out their acts of violence.

Shooters were between 16 and 77 years old.Eighteen shooters (53%) were in the 25 to 34 year old age group.

The average age of the shooters has gradually decreased in recent years.

Fifteen shooters (44%) had some connection to the location or victims.

Seven of them were identified as insider threats based on their status as students or employees at the time of the attack. These incidents occurred in commerce (three), education (three), and government (one) location categories.

The remaining eight shooters with connections were not considered insider threats. These incidents occurred in commerce (four), houses of worship (two), education (one), and open space (one).

Three of the 34 shooters (9%) fired at victims at multiple locations. One attack occurred on multiple roadways, another took place along a busy highway,and the third occurred on a highway before the shooter continued on to a gas station. |

Thirty-four shooters used 49 firearms comprised of handguns, rifles, and shotguns.

A single firearm was used in 26 incidents: | Government | 35 Handgun (14 incidents) | Open Space | 28 Rifle (nine incidents) | Commerce | 30 Shotgun (three incidents) | Average Age: 30

In 2025 the average age was 30 compared to 33 in 2024.