Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/active-shooter-incidents-declined-4-percent-2022-to-2023-fbi/

Active Shooter Incidents Declined Slightly in 2023

The FBI has released data indicating that active shooter incidents decreased by 4% in 2023 compared to 2022. According to the FBI, there were 61 active shooter incidents in 2023, resulting in 70 fatalities. In contrast, 2022 saw 63 incidents leading to 77 deaths. The FBI defines an active shooter incident as an event where an individual actively engages in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area. While the overall number of incidents declined, the number of individuals killed in these incidents increased slightly. The FBI notes that this data is preliminary and may change as more information becomes available.

Summary

"The FBI's data suggests a slight decrease in active shooter incidents from 2022 to 2023. However, the number of individuals killed in these incidents rose marginally."

Updated at: 06.26.2024