The Number of School Shootings Every Year Since 1980

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January 9, 2023 9:20 am

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2002
> School shootings: 19
> Mass shootings (4+ victims killed): 0
> U.S. gun ownership: 41%

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2003
> School shootings: 32
> Mass shootings (4+ victims killed): 1
> U.S. gun ownership: 43%

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2004
> School shootings: 35
> Mass shootings (4+ victims killed): 1
> U.S. gun ownership: 38%

2005
> School shootings: 47
> Mass shootings (4+ victims killed): 2
> U.S. gun ownership: 40%

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2006
> School shootings: 59
> Mass shootings (4+ victims killed): 3
> U.S. gun ownership: 43%

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