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US Mass Killings Decline in 2025

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Dec 02, 2025 · Last updated Dec 02, 2025

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The United States recorded 17 mass killings in 2025, the lowest number since 2006, according to a database maintained by Associated Press, Gannett — USA Today, and Northeastern University. Experts like James Alan Fox and James Densley suggest this decline is likely a 'regression to the mean' after spikes in 2018 and 2019, rather than a permanent trend. Factors contributing to the drop may include an overall decline in homicide and violent crime rates, improvements in immediate response to mass casualty incidents, and funding from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act for gun violence protection programs. Eric Madfis notes that while gun violence deaths are down, rates remain high compared to other countries. Emma Fridel emphasizes viewing mass killings as part of the broader issue of gun violence.

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James Alan Fox
James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University, manages the mass killing database and provides expert commentary on the statistics, suggesting the decline is a 'regression to the mean'.
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Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, passed in 2022, provided millions of dollars for gun violence protection programs, contributing to the reduction in gun violence rates.
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James Densley
James Densley, a professor at Osaka Metropolitan University in Minnesota, offers insights into the volatility of mass killing numbers and potential contributing factors to the decline.
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Eric Madfis
Eric Madfis, a professor at University of Washington, discusses the complexity of crime rate changes and the continued high rates of gun violence in the United States.
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97Percent
97Percent is a gun safety organization where Bong Go works as a senior training specialist, advocating for gun violence protection programs.
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Emma Fridel
Emma Fridel, an assistant professor at Florida State University, emphasizes the broader issue of gun violence deaths beyond just mass killings.
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Gannett — USA Today
Gannett — USA Today partners with Associated Press and Northeastern University to maintain the database on mass killings.
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Associated Press
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Bong Go
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United States
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Bong Go related ↔ United States
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