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Methodology

Learn more about how we complied this data through extensive research following this three step process:

STEP 1: DATABASE COMPILATION AND PRELIMINARY RESEARCH
STEP 2: DETAILED RESEARCH
STEP 3: RELIABILITY SCORING

About the Database and CHDS

The School Shooting Database Project is conducted as part of the Advanced Thinking in Homeland Security (HSx) program at the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS).

The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) is located at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. Since 2003, CHDS has conducted a wide range of programs focused on assisting current and emerging leaders in Homeland Defense and Security to develop the policies, strategies, programs and organizational elements needed to defeat terrorism and prepare for and respond to natural disasters and public safety threats across the United States.

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Are School Shootings Becoming More Frequent? We Ran The Numbers

By Luis Melgar Published on May 21, 2019 If in recent years it seems that school shootings are happening more frequently, occupying public discourse and media coverage, it’s because they are. Although school shootings are still very rare compared to daily gun violence, the data show they are happening more often. It can be hard to measure school shootings...

The End of Police in Schools

By Lauren Camera, Senior Education Writer Published on June 12, 2020 As demonstrations over the death of George Floyd spread across the country, school districts are reevaluating the use of resource officers. Two days later, Portland Public Schools followed suit, with Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero announcing that the district will discontinue the regular presence of police...

Was March 2020 the First March Since 2002 Without a US School Shooting?

By Jessica Lee Published on April 16, 2020 The definition of a “school shooting” varies depending on whom you ask. Claim: March 2020 was the first March without a school shooting in the U.S. since 2002. Rating: Mostly False What’s True According to one government database, the U.S. has had at least one shooting on...

What we know about school mass shootings since Columbine and how to prevent them

By Caitlin Moe and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar Published on April 19, 2019 Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, which left one teacher and 14 students, including the two perpetrators, dead. Since then, according to The Washington Post, there have been 237 school shootings in the U.S., resulting in 403 killed or injured. But we...

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There have been 134 suicides with guns at schools since 1970, many during classes. A suicide during a Zoom class is a sad reality that we need to address. #SuicidePrevention #virtualclassroom #schoolshooting #mentalhealth Story by @kcranews kcra.com/article/san-jo…

11-year-old dies after shooting during Zoom class in San Joaquin County

A student has died after a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a Zoom distance learning class Wednesday, officials said.

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The 8th grader is facing two counts of written threats to conduct a #massshooting and one count of interrupting a school function. #schoolshooting #threat Story by @winknews winknews.com/2020/12/02/she…

Sheriff: 14-year-old arrested for making threats against Gateway Charter High

A 14-year-old Lee County boy is facing serious charges after deputies say he made threats via text against a high school last month. Now, the sheriff is making it clear he has zero-tolerance for anyone who scares students who are trying to learn. The 8th grader is facing two counts of written threats to conduct […]

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Horrific. "11-year-old student was in his Zoom class with his microphone and camera off when he took his own life". #SuicidePrevention #mentalhealth #virtualclassroom Story by @CBSSacramento sacramento.cbslocal.com/2020/12/03/woo…

Sheriff: Woodbridge Elementary Student Dies By Suicide During Online Class

San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office says an 11-year-old Woodbridge Elementary school took his own life while on a Zoom call with his classroom.

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@DrSarteschi The panic buttons intended for active shooters added to classrooms have been used almost exclusively for medical emergencies (eg asthma attacks, allergic reactions, heart attacks).

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Excited to be keynoting the 2020 Virtual Safety Summit for @PSESD today. Morning sessions on data-driven school #violenceprevention and cyber violence. Afternoon sessions on the school to prison pipeline and crisis intervention / de-escalation skills.

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Suspect wounded school principal and killed assistant principal during a #schoolshooting as a teen student 15 years ago. Now charged with two counts of assaulting an officer after being released from prison. Story by @6News wate.com/news/top-stori…

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Suspect was found guilty of reckless homicide in 2005 from shootings at Campbell County High School. For that incident, he was given 45 years, but got a shorter sentence after retrial and was released on time served. #schoolshooting #history Story by @ABC6 wate.com/news/top-stori…

Man convicted of 2005 shooting at Campbell County High School now arrested for assault on an officer

LAFOLLETTE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man convicted of a shooting at Campbell County High School back in 2005, is now facing new legal troubles. Kenny Bartley is now accused of vandalism, assault on a…

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Stumbled across this - sad that we need such databases @K12ssdb With this knowladge we may be able to stop the next and the next and the next. Cc @ProSecurityMag @SecurityRollo @UKGoSIP twitter.com/k12ssdb/status…

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"There are are many types of #massshooting and they are not homogeneous. The reasons and mechanics behind #schoolshooting are not the same as attacks in workplaces or public spaces." #crimtwitter Story by @ConversationUK theconversation.com/mass-shootings…

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RT @iaem @CISAgov Active Shooter Preparedness Webinars, Dec 2 & 3 ow.ly/Dpv850CvTAY @NCACP2 @joinipsa @FBIAgentsAssoc @IAEMRegion1 @Neptanow @NYSheriffs @TheIACP @valorforblue @jschildkraut80 @NationalSheriff @vachiefs @iaemucc @K12ssdb

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While officers were investigating the incident at the school, a 4-year-old girl was fatally shot nearby. Officers learned both shootings stemmed from a domestic dispute. #schoolshooting #gunviolence Story by @KAKEnews kake.com/story/42966364…

4-year-old killed, 16-year-old wounded in shooting stemming from domestic dispute

The Garden City Police Department announced on Wednesday that a 4-year-old girl was killed and a 16-year-old was critically injured after a shooting stemming from a domestic dispute.

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International: "[The officer] said there was a credible, serious, imminent threat to the school and we needed to take immediate action." #schoolshooting #threat newshub.co.nz/home/new-zeala…

Threat which forced Wellington High School into lockdown was the second this week, principal says | Newshub

Police are talking to two young people in connection with the threat.

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Authorities have released new details following a #schoolshooting that left one student injured Tuesday in Hendersonville. Story by @KEYTNC3 keyt.com/news/national-…

Authorities confirm handgun used in school shooting; victim expected to be released soon | NewsChannel 3-12

Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Authorities have released new details following a school shooting that left one student injured Tuesday in Hendersonville. Authorities now say a 13-year-old male, authorities had previously said the suspect was 12-years-old, entered the Hendersonville Middle School gymnasium Tuesday morning at around 7:45 a.m.

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When Garden Police officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound in the school parking lot. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. #schoolshooting #gunviolence Story by @knssradio knss.radio.com/articles/four-…

Four-year-old girl dead after double shooting in Garden City

A 4 year-old girl is dead and a 16-year-old injured after a shooting in Garden City Wednesday.

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"The point this calm, smart doc tacitly makes is that the industry of bulletproofing schools hasn't sold anybody peace of mind." #schoolshooting #bulletproof Story by @Variety variety.com/2020/film/revi…

‘Bulletproof’ Review: Intelligent Documentary Tackles School Shootings and an Industry of Fear

Todd Chandler's doc carefully probes different schools of thought in the business of keeping kids safe.

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Would you expect a 12-year-old female student being shot inside the school by a classmate--in front of 35 other students--to be reported by national news outlets? #schoolshooting #alert #news #newsworthy #gunviolence #poll

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Officials in Henderson County, NC say a 12-year-old female student who was shot inside the school yesterday is, "doing very well, is in high spirits, and expects to be released from the hospital soon." #schoolshooting Story by @foxcarolinanews foxcarolina.com/news/one-stude…

School district says student shot at Hendersonville Middle is, "doing very well" and, "in high spirits"

Hendersonville, NC (FOX Carolina) - Officials in Henderson County say a student who was shot on Tuesday is, "doing very well, is in high spirits, and expects to be released

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The sheriff's office uses academic performance and discipline data from schools to identify "at-risk youth" who are destined to a life of crime. #schoolshooting #crimtwitter #privacy #threats #data @theviolencepro @ViolenceWonks Story by @educationweek blogs.edweek.org/edweek/Digital…

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A 12-year-old girl was shot by a classmate at Hendersonville Middle School in North Carolina. 35 other students were inside the gym when the #schoolshooting occurred. @CampusSafetyMag Story by @wyffnews4 wyff4.com/article/12-yea…

12-year-old shot at Hendersonville Middle School; student in custody, district says

A 12-year-old student was shot at Hendersonville Middle School on Tuesday morning.

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Police Chief said in spite of social media rumors that "it wasn't a real firearm" -- the boy fired a gun capable of killing someone. Around 35 people were inside the gym.#schoolshootingg#gunsafetyy#gunownershipp Story by@HVLLightningghendersonvillelightning.com/news/9846-stud…P

Henderson County News: UPDATE: 12-year-old charged in shooting of classmate at middle school - Hendersonville Lightning

Henderson County (Nov 24, 2020) - The 12-year-old boy detained in connection with the shooting of a classmate on Tuesday morning has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon and bringing a weapon onto the Hendersonville Middle School, Hendersonville police said around 5:30 p.m.

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