The U.S. has reported 17 mass killings in 2025, the lowest since 2006, according to a database from The Associated Press, USA Today, and Northeastern University. Fourteen of these incidents involved firearms, while three did not, typically involving stabbings or blunt-force attacks. Experts caution against interpreting this decline as a long-term trend, noting the small annual numbers can lead to significant fluctuations. Contributing factors may include improved emergency responses and a general decrease in violent crime rates post-COVID-19.
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