2025 Gun Violence Statistics
This year’s gun violence statistics show a dramatic drop in gun violence nationwide — including in schools — underscoring the effectiveness of multi-layered security solutions in prevention efforts.
How 2025 Compares to 2024
- Number of school shootings decreased 30% from 2024.
- Number of mass shootings decreased 19%from 2024.
- Number of deaths and injuries in K12 school shootings decreased 26% from 2024.
- Deaths from gun violence decreased by 5% from 2024.
2025 in Review Looking Closer
at the Numbers
- Mass shootings: 408
- School Shootings: 233
- Deaths: 38,762
- Injuries: 26,258
- Children and teens killed and injured: 4,463
- Deaths per day: 106
How Layers of Security are
Making a Difference
Hundreds of businesses and organizations around the country have now deployed Omnilert’s AI gun detection technology to date.
75% of principals believe their security measures have a positive effect on school climate.
The majority of public schools have enhanced physical security and adopted measures like controlling access to buildings (97%), requiring visitor check-ins (98%) and equipping classrooms with interior locks (73%).
Security Layers Make a Difference
No single technology, product or strategy is effective, but a multi-layered approach to gun prevention is helping. These include:
Security personnel and school resource officers
Training on procedures, processes, and important warning signs to notice
Strategies that encompass inside and outside building perimeters
Gun detection technologies such as AI visual, audio, and metal detection
Community education and resource programs
Law enforcement strategies and programs
Where School Shootings Occur Security Layers Needed Outside Schools
Since 2020, guns have been the No. 1 cause of death for U.S. children and teens.
Over the last six decades, two-thirds of all school shootings happened outdoors – emphasizing the need to protect both inside and outside school facilities.
Where are school shootings happening (Since 1966):
823 Parking Lot
366 Front of School
278 Beside Building
95 Playground
146 Outside School
284 Field / Track
Outdoor security matters for every type of building— not just schools — as shown in July 2025 when a shooter openly walked onto a midtown Manhattan property with a semi-automatic rifle before entering and killing several people.
Statistics by State But 2025 Gun Violence Statistics are Still Alarming
Gun-related tragedies in 2025 highlight the ongoing problem gun violence has become in the United States.
Every state has experienced at least one mass shooting in the past 10 years. The states with the highest number of shootings over time include:
- California
- Texas
- Florida
- Illinois
- Ohio
Select or Click Your State to Learn More
Swatting in Schools Swatting Incidents in Schools
Can Be Costly Disruptions.
In 2025, while actual gun violence decreased, there was a significant increase in swatting events targeting universities and schools.
- As 2025 fall semesters began, swatting calls swept across universities nationwide. Institutions that went into lockdown included: University of Colorado Boulder, Villanova University, University of Arkansas, Northern Arizona University, Iowa State University, University of New Hampshire, University of South Carolina and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
- Swatting incidents have cost taxpayers over $1 billion in the last two years.
Serious Threats Persist
Despite a decline in mass shootings in 2025, serious threats persist, underscoring the need for continued prevention efforts.
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
3 killed & 9 injured
UPMC Memorial Hospital
Shiloh, Pennsylvania
2 dead & 5 injured
Martin’s Super Market
Elkhart, Indiana
3 dead & 2 injured
Willie’s Bar and Grill
St. Helena’s Island, South Carolina
4 dead & 15 injured
Church of the Annunciation
Minneapolis, Minnesota
3 dead & 27 injured
Monkey Space Event Venue
Stockton, California
4 dead & 13 injured
The Economic Burden of Gun Violence in the U.S. is Staggering
While protecting people is the top priority, the financial impact these tragedies have on the victims, their families and the overall economy can’t be ignored.
Annually, gun violence costs the economy an estimated $557B
That’s roughly $1,700 for every American citizen that could be used elsewhere for individuals in their communities.
Gun Violence Costs Employers Millions
American businesses bear the financial brunt of gun violence long after an event takes place.
One non-fatal firearm Injury leads to roughly $30k in direct healthcare spending per survivor in the first year alone.
Losses in productivity due to firearm injuries are estimated to cost employers $535m per year nationwide.
Lawsuits often occur following a gun violence incendent:
In 2025, Walmart paid out millions of dollars to 3 victims’ families stemming from the 2022 shooting in Chesapeake, VA that killed 6 people and injured several others.
Read more about the cost of gun violence.
How Visual AI Gun Detection Saves Lives
- Represents a key layer of technology in an organization’s overall security infrastructure that can help save lives in the event of an active shooter incident.
- Can identify a gun the instant it is brandished, leading to a swift and robust response to mitigate the threat and save lives.
- Once verified, the system initiates a rapid, multi-layered response that includes dispatching police, locking doors, sounding alarms and automating other responses to notify those in harm’s way and save lives.
- Through detailed situational intelligence, first responders know exactly where to go, who to look for, and what type of threat they face – ensuring a faster, more effective response.
Use Your Cameras
Works with existing cameras and easily integrates into security systems
Automated Response
Activates automatic response plans, allowing for near-instantaneous alerts and response times
Coverage at All Times
Provides 24/7 automated coverage
The Power of A.I. Before, During, and After
Not every AI gun detection solution available today is the same. For the best protection, choose one that has a unique combination of gun detection, human verification, emergency mass communication, and an automated response.
Before An Event
- Accurately identifies the presence of a gun prior to it being fired.
- Proactively takes steps to mitigate an escalated event.
During An Event
- Actively monitors the shooter and communicates with victims and response teams during the duration of the event.
After An Event
- Enables comprehensive incident evaluation.
- Alerts key personnel through video management solutions integrations but also flags the incident for easy retrieval.
See For Yourself
See the power of AI visual gun detection by watching a quick demo.
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