New data shows last month was the worst September for deaths and injuries from school shootings for the past decade.
The School Shooting Data and Analysis report, written by David Riedman of the K-12 School Shooting Database, reveals that September 2024 saw eight people killed, and 38 people injured from school shootings, higher than any previous September — typically the first month of school after summer break — since 2014.
The K-12 School Shooting Database is composed of data for all gun-related activity at a school, including incidents where a gun is brandished or fired, or a bullet hits school property for any reason.
The data from September shows a decrease in the number of school shootings — 33 in September 2024 compared to 38, 36, and 55 …