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Historical US Gun Violence Incidents
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This dataset documents mass shooting incidents across the United States from 1924 to 2022, offering a critical resource for understanding trends in firearm-related violence. It highlights the significant acceleration in the rate of public mass shootings, which has tripled since 2011. While between 1982 and 2011 an incident occurred approximately every 200 days, this rate escalated to every 64 days from 2011 to 2014, and has continued to rise subsequently. The dataset's context is further enriched by the fact that the USA possesses the highest per-capita gun ownership globally, with 120.5 firearms per 100 people, a factor cited in the high frequency of these events.
Columns
- Date: The calendar date on which the shooting incident occurred.
- City: The city in the USA where the shooting took place.
- State: The state in the USA where the shooting took place.
- Dead: The number of fatalities resulting from the incident.
- Injured: The number of individuals who sustained injuries in the shooting.
- Total: The sum of casualties, encompassing both those dead and injured.
- Description: A textual account detailing the specifics of the shooting incident.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format, specifically named
History_of_Mass_Shootings_in_the_USA.csv, with a file size of 435.72 kB. It comprises 7 distinct columns and contains 2712 records or rows, each detailing a unique mass shooting event.Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of analytical applications and research, including:
- Analysing long-term and recent trends in mass shooting incidents.
- Identifying specific cities and states that experience the highest numbers of mass shootings.
- Calculating average victim counts per year to understand the scale of impact over time.
- Generating word clouds from the shooting descriptions to uncover common themes or patterns.
Coverage
The dataset's coverage spans a historical period from 1924 to 2022. Geographically, it covers all mass shooting incidents recorded within the United States, with specific details broken down by city and state. The scope includes all reported mass shootings, providing a broad overview of this phenomenon in the USA.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a wide range of users, including:
- Researchers and Academics: For detailed studies on public health, criminology, social trends, and policy impact related to gun violence.
- Policy Makers and Government Agencies: To inform decision-making processes regarding public safety, gun control legislation, and resource allocation.
- Journalists and Media Professionals: For data-driven reporting and visualisations on the topic of mass shootings in the US.
- Data Analysts and Scientists: For statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and pattern recognition exercises.
- Students: For educational projects and assignments focused on American history, sociology, or statistical analysis.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Mass Shootings Data 1924-2022
- Historical US Gun Violence Incidents
- American Public Mass Shooting Records
- USA Firearms Casualties Database
- Century of Mass Shootings in the US
Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical US Gun Violence Incidents
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