Number of K-12 school shootings by age of shooter U.S. 1970-2020

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 2, 2023
Between 1970 and June 16, 2020, 175 school shootings were perpetrated by 17-year-olds. 16-year-olds perpetrated the second highest number of school shootings, with 163 shootings.

Number of K-12 school shootings in the United States from 1970 to June 16, 2020, by age of shooter

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Release date

June 2020

Region

United States

Survey time period

1970 to June 16, 2020

Supplementary notes

The source defines a school shooting as every time a gun is brandished, fired, or a bullet hits school property for any reason.

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