The Gun Violence Archive @GunDeaths
“The Chicago shooting is the latest incident of gun violence across the United States. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there has been at least 320 mass shootings so far this year — which is defined by the organization as four victims shot, either injured or killed, not
Weekly Mass Shooting Update: There have been 47 American mass shootings in the 31 days of August, bringing 2026’s total to 321.
January: 25
February: 29
March: 40
April: 34
May: 36
June: 42
July: 68
August: 47
There were 288 mass shootings by this date last year
Real-time U.S. gun violence statistics for 2026, as of August 31st:
•8,681 gun deaths
•16,081 gun injuries
•321 mass shootings
•17 mass murders
•416 children (age 0-11) shot
•2,312 teenagers (age 12-17) shot
•570 defensive use incidents
•835 unintentional shootings
•400
Mass Shooting Tracker @MassShootingTrk
The worst US shootings on this date (Aug. 31) are listed in link below. #GunsDontMakeUsSafer
The deadliest: a man who’d just been fired randomly shot 31 people, killing 7; at least 5 of the 9 next deadliest shootings directly involved domestic violence: https://bsky.app/profile/mstonthisdate.bsky.social/post/3mug56gbkxc2p
UPDATE:
America’s gun psychopathy continues: *380* mass shootings so far in 2026: 💔😡💔
The latest, with 1 teen killed and 3 other teens wounded, in Crest Hill, Ill.:
4 Teens Shot, 1 Dies: Crest Hill Police
Saturday night's shootings happened in a community park in Crest Hill along Willow Court.
patch.com
UPDATE:
America’s gun psychopathy continues: *379* mass shootings so far in 2026: 💔😡💔#GunsDontMakeUsSafer
The latest, with 1 person killed and 3 others wounded, in Memphis, Tenn.:
Hickory Hill shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 injured, including suspect
Memphis Police responded to the shooting at a restaurant on Winchester Road near Kirby Road just after 2 a.m. Sunday.
www.localmemphis.com
Newtown Action Alliance @NewtownAction
In Missouri, 6-year-old Bridger Ransom Boggs was fatally shot by another child with an unsecured gun.
Tell your Members of Congress to cosponsor Ethan’s Law.
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It has been seven years since seven people were killed and 25 people were injured in a mass shooting in the Midland and Odessa, Texas.
Urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor the bill to #BanAssaultWeapons.
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In Tennessee, a 5-year-old got hold of an unsecured gun and unintentionally shot himself in the head.
Tell your Members of Congress to cosponsor Ethan’s Law.
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Thank you @RepDarrenSoto for cosponsoring HR.2837!
We urge Members of Congress to cosponsor the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025.
Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
#EndGunViolence
Domestic Gun Violence @DomesticGun
#GunsDontMakeUsSafer 💔😡💔 (Washington, D.C.):
DC Police officer dies after apparently shooting themself inside police station
Officials said as of now, they do not believe anyone else was involved.
www.wusa9.com
#GunsDontMakeUsSafer 💔😡💔 (Harrington, Del.):
Son killed father in Harrington murder-suicide, police say
Delaware State Police have identified the people involved in the Aug. 26 incident.
www.delawareonline.com
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