Rising Incidence of School Shooting Victims: A 53-Year Analysis

Firearm violence in American schools has increased significantly over 53 years, with a total of 2,056 school shooting incidents involving 3,083 victims analyzed. Most victims and shooters were male, with rifles showing a higher fatality-to-wounded ratio. Linear regression analysis revealed a significant increase in rates of school shooting victims, wounded, and fatalities among children over time, highlighting the escalating public health problem and the need for preventive measures.