Injuries Reported Following Shootings in Alaska, Tennessee School Parking Lots; At Least 44 Killed and 86 Injured by Guns at Schools So Far This Year
Throughout 2018, will be closely monitoring and documenting gun-related injuries and deaths at schools. Keep this page bookmarked for the most up-to-date reports, or sign up for Newsletter to receive updates directly to your inbox.
Last week, there were two reported incidents of shootings at schools resulting in injuries. One of these incidents took place at Haywood High School in Brownsville, Tennessee, where a fight escalated outside the stadium after a football game. A 16-year-old teenager was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment. Two individuals were shot, one in the back and the other in the foot, but they have both been discharged from the hospital.
In another incident at Denali Montessori Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, a 26-year-old man was arrested following a shooting in the school’s parking lot. This incident occurred after the suspect dropped off a student at the school, and it was classified as a "domestic dispute." The school itself was not targeted. The suspect is facing charges of assault and misconduct involving a weapon.
In 2018 alone, there have been a total of 44 fatalities and 86 injuries resulting from shootings on school premises. Explore our interactive map to learn more about each individual incident. Incidents resulting in injuries are marked with blue icons, while incidents resulting in fatalities are marked with red icons. The most recent incident is identified by a larger icon. By clicking on the icons, you can access detailed information about each specific incident.
Looking at the broader picture, national statistics show that nearly 1,300 children under the age of 17 die from gunshot wounds each year, and approximately 5,790 children receive treatment for firearm-related injuries, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While unintentional firearm deaths and homicides of children have been decreasing, there has been a disturbing increase in suicides.
Between 2012 and 2014, 53 percent of child gun deaths were classified as homicides, 38 percent were suicides, and 6 percent were accidental. It is important to note that less than 3 percent of youth homicides and less than 1 percent of youth suicides actually occur within school settings, according to a recent report from the National Center for Education Statistics.
If you come across any school incidents involving the discharge of a firearm resulting in injury or fatality that you believe should be included in our coverage, please email us at info@the74million.org. Additionally, remember to bookmark this page for the latest updates on these incidents.
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