(NewsNation) — In 2023, there were 48 active shooter incidents across the U.S., which is down 4% from 50 incidents in 2022, according to a new FBI report released Monday.
However, while the number of incidents decreased year over year, the number of active shooter incidents increased by 60% from 2019 (30 incidents), according to the 2023 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States Report.
Shooting incidents took place in 26 states and occurred in five different location categories: 28 shootings in open spaces, 14 shootings in commerce, three shootings in education, two in health care and one in a residence.
With eight incidents, California had the highest number of active shootings in 2023. Texas and Washington state follow next, with four in both states.
Five of the deadliest active shooting incidents previously covered by NewsNation were listed in the report:
- Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grille in Lewiston, Maine, where 18 were killed and 13 injured.
- Star Ballroom Dance Studio, Monterey Park, California and Lai Lai Ballroom and Studio in Alhambra, California, where 11 were killed nine wounded.
- Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, where eight were killed seven wounded.
- Studio 1258 in Chicago, where 15 were wounded.
- Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, where five were eight wounded.
About 61% of the active shooter situations ended with the suspect being apprehended by police, while 25% of shooters were killed on-site. The FBI data revealed that 43 of the shooters used handguns, 16 used rifles and one person opted for a shotgun.
Of the victims impacted by the shootings, 139 people were wounded and 105 people were killed during these incidents. The report also said that 15 of the 48 shootings were considered to be mass casualty events, which is up from 2022.
“The FBI remains dedicated to assisting local, state, federal, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement in its active shooter prevention, response, and recovery efforts and remains committed in its efforts to train civilians in active shooter survival,” the FBI said in a statement.