The Gun Violence Archive @GunDeaths
Visit http://www.gunviolencearchive.org for up-to-date statistics and information
At the current pace, the U.S. is on track to have a reduced number of kids/teens shot for the third consecutive year.
As of this week, there have been over 1,500 American children & teenagers killed (420) or injured (1,152) by gunfire in 2026.
Child incidents: https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/child-injured-killed
Teen incidents: https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/teens-injured-killed
American children (0-11) & teenagers (12-17) killed or injured by gunfire since 2014:
2014: 2,866
2015: 3,364
2016: 3,820
2017: 3,970
2018: 3,546
2019: 3,837
2020: 5,200
2021: 5,753
2022: 6,221
2023: 6,273
2024: 5,254
2025: 4,483
2026: 1,574 [in 147 days]
Mass Shooting Tracker @MassShootingTrk
The worst U.S. shootings on this date (May 27) — excluding today — are listed below.💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
7 of the 10 deadliest shootings directly involved domestic violence.
UPDATE: 💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
The worst U.S. shootings on this date (May 27) — excluding today — are listed below.💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
7 of the 10 deadliest shootings directly involved domestic violence.
(🧵1/42) On this date (May 27) in 2017, a man angry that his wife left fatlly shot 8 people, including family members and a responding deputy. The shooter later said he had intended to commit suicide by cop (Bogue Chitto, Miss.):💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Mississippi_shootings
Newtown Action Alliance @NewtownAction
A mom in Arizona killed her children Austin, 10, and Andolan, 2, before turning the gun on herself.
“Austin was a spunky, wild spirit who loved his dad deeply, and Andolan was the sweetest baby with the prettiest eyes.”
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d6dfda119
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/05/25/mother-kills-2-children-herself-after-shooting-husband-outside-glendale-bar/
2-year-old Jamonte Shaw has died after unintentionally shooting himself in the head with an unsecured gun.
Call your Members of Congress at (202) 224-3121 and urge them to cosponsor #EthansLaw.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/05/24/toddler-accidentally-shot-himself-man-arrested-pullman-chicago
Five years ago, nine people were killed in a mass shooting at Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority facility in California.
We remember the lives taken and will continue to #HonorWithAction.
#EndGunViolence
In Ferris, Texas, a young child gained access to a gun on Saturday before fatally shooting another child.
Call your Members of Congress at (202) 224-3121 and urge them to cosponsor #EthansLaw.
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/ferris-texas-man-arrested-child-fatal-shooting-killed-police-officials/287-b2f9299e-82fe-4e5e-95a7-4b69dcc451a2
Domestic Gun Violence @DomesticGun
On May 3, in 2026, a man fatally shot his wife, mother-in-law, and 2 young daughters after his wife accused him of cheating; a 3rd child was found physically unharmed (Plant City, Fla.): 💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/05/08/plant-city-mass-murder-shooting-homicide-hailey-jay-dempsey/
On Apr. 20, 2026, a 39-yr-old man shot and killed his younger brother, mother, and aunt, and fired at responding police before being killed after an hours-long standoff (Columbia, Ky.): 💔😡💔 #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/family-of-veteran-killed-in-adair-county-shooting-seeks-community-support/
On May 7, 2026, a 16-yr-old girl and her 28-yr-old boyfriend fatally shot her adoptive parents and grandmother at home (Fairview, N.C.): 💔😡💔#GunsDontMakeUsSafer https://wlos.com/news/local/3-people-dead-fairview-buncombe-county-sheriffs-office-western-north-carolina-home-welfare-check-authorities-ashworth-drive-16-year-old-teenage-girl-investigation-gatlinburg-tennessee
Defensive Gun Use @DefensiveGun
Homeowner arrested after shooting at 3 teens in ding dong ditch prank gone wrong (Frisco, Texas): #GunsDontMakeUsSafer #DGU
Man arrested after shooting at 3 people in suspected ding dong ditch prank gone wrong in Frisco,…
The man was arrested on complaints of aggravated assault, officials say.
www.wfaa.com
Concealed Handguns Create a Climate of Fear, the Gun Industry’s Own Research Reveals: 💔😡💔#GunsDontMakeUsSafer
Concealed Handguns Create a Climate of Fear, the Gun Industry’s Own Research Reveals
The gun industry is pushing Congress to loosen restrictions on carrying, even though routine carrying makes even its customers feel less safe.
www.thetrace.org