U.S. School Shootings in 2025 Reach 146 Incidents by Sept. 10

Lead By Sept. 10, at least 146 gunfire incidents have occurred on K-12 school premises this year, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database. Moderate counts stand at 91, while severe cases with injuries or deaths number 9.

Nut Graf Discrepancies in definitions fuel divergent tallies: the broadest tracker logs every discharge or bullet impact on school grounds; advocacy groups count only shootings with casualties; and some outlets record only those causing injuries or fatalities during school hours.

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Recent Incident

• On Sept. 10, two teenagers were wounded at Evergreen High School in Colorado when a gunman opened fire during a lunchtime gathering. No fatalities were reported.

Tracking Methods

• K-12 School Shooting Database: Includes any firearm discharge, display with intent, or bullet strike on school property-146 incidents this year.
• Everytown for Gun Safety: Counts incidents with shots fired that resulted in injury or death-91 instances.
• Education Week: Records only shootings causing at least one firearm-related injury or death during school sessions or events-9 shootings so far.

Year-to-Date Trend School shootings remain a persistent threat despite a slight year-over-year decline in some trackers. The 2024-25 academic year saw a 22.5 percent drop compared with the prior year, yet totals still exceed pre-pandemic levels.

Policy Debate Gun control advocates cite rising incident counts to press for assault-weapon bans and tighter campus security. Opponents argue definitions are skewed by including off-hour or accidental discharges.

Community Impact Parents and educators report heightened anxiety as students return from summer break. “No child should fear for their life in a classroom,” said a spokesperson for March for Our Lives.

Next Updates Trackers will post new incidents as they’re verified, potentially raising all counts before year’s end.