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Unclassified <br />Findings <br />In this study, the FBI identified 160 active shooter incidents, noting they occurred in small <br />and large towns, in urban and rural areas, and in 40 of 50 states and the District of Columbia. <br />Though incidents occurred primarily in commerce and educational environments (70.0%), <br />they also occurred on city streets, on military and other government properties, and in private <br />residences, health care facilities, and houses of worship. The shooters victimized young and <br />old, male and female, family members, and people of all races, cultures, and religions. <br />The findings establish an increasing frequency of incidents annually. During the first 7 years <br />included in the study, an average of 6.4 incidents occurred annually. In the last 7 years of <br />the study, that average increased to 16.4 incidents annually. This trend reinforces the need to <br />remain vigilant regarding prevention efforts and for law enforcement to aggressively train to <br />better respond to—and help communities recover from—active shooter incidents. <br />The findings also reflect the damage that can occur in a matter of minutes. In 64 <br />incidents where the duration of the incident could be ascertained, 44 (69.0%) of 64 <br />incidents ended in 5 minutes or less, with 23 ending in 2 minutes or less. Even when law <br />enforcement was present or able to respond within minutes, civilians often had to make <br />life and death decisions, and, therefore, should be engaged in training and discussions on <br />decisions they may face. 17 <br />A Study of 160 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States Between 2000 - 2013: <br />Incidents Annually <br />30 <br />25 <br />20 <br />15 <br />10 <br />2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 <br />17 In 6 incidents (and, in addition, at least 4schools), officers were on 11hescene when the shooting began. <br />Unclassified <br />