The FBI report says 29 firearms were used in the 24 active shooter incidents. A total of 17 handguns were used in 59% of incidents, vs. nine rifles in 31% and three shotguns in 10% of such events.

A suspect has been detained in connection to the fatal shooting of a parole agent Thursday afternoon in Oakland.

Active shooter incidents in the U.S. dropped by 50% in 2024, with 24 incidents reported across 19 states, according to the FBI. Despite the decline, the 2020–2024 period saw a 70% increase in ...