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Mass killings fall to lowest level in nearly two decades, national database shows
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The U.S. has recorded 17 mass killings so far in 2025, the lowest number since 2006, according to a long-running national database tracking such incidents.
The database, maintained by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University, defines a mass killing as an incident in which four or more people are intentionally killed within a 24-hour period, excluding the perpetrator.
Not all of this year’s mass killings involved guns, but most did.
Fourteen of the 17 mass killings in 2025 were carried out with guns. The data did not detail the three non-firearm incidents in its summary, but based on the database’s methodology and past reporting, non-gun mass killings typically involve stabbings, intentional arson, blunt-force attacks or the use of a vehicle as a weapon.
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People pray near the site of a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Mich., Sept. 29, 2025. (Reuters/Rebecca Cook)
James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University who helps manage the database, said mass killings are down about 24% this year compared to 2024, which saw roughly a 20% decline from 2023.
Fox added that he’s not confident the trend will continue because the totals tend to swing sharply from year to year and that a few cases up or down can look like a big change.
“Will 2026 see a decline? I wouldn’t bet on it,” Fox told the AP. “What goes down must also go back up.”
James Densley, a professor at Metropolitan State University in Minnesota, said the drop may simply reflect the small number of mass killings recorded annually.
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A man on his phone looks down as church members reunite at Trillium Theater across the street from the site of a shooting and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sept. 28, 2025, in Grand Blanc, Mich. (Emily Elconin/Getty Images)
“Because there’s only a few dozen mass killings in a year, a small change could look like a wave or a collapse,” he told the outlet, adding, “2025 looks really good in historical context, but we can’t pretend like that means the problem is gone for good.”
Densley said the decline may also be influenced by falling homicide and violent-crime rates nationwide after COVID-19-era spikes.
Two people stand outside the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis after a shooter killed two students and injured several others in August. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Improvements in immediate response to mass casualty events could also be contributing, he said.
He pointed to the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting in Minnesota in August in which two students died and dozens more were injured.
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“The reason only two people were killed is because of the bleeding control and trauma response by the first responders,” he said. “And it happened on the doorsteps of some of the best children’s hospitals in the country.”
The most recent mass killing occurred in California last week when a child’s birthday party was shot up, killing four people, including three children.
In 2019, there were 49 mass killings recorded, the highest annual total since the database began tracking cases in 2006.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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‘Land back’ gift to Boise Valley tribes celebrated during annual Return of the Boise Valley People
BOISE, Idaho — A celebration of culture, healing and history took on new meaning Friday as descendants of the Boise Valley’s original Indigenous inhabitants gathered at Eagle Rock Park to honor a three-acre land gift that tribal leaders say will preserve their heritage for generations.
The announcement was celebrated during the 15th annual Return of the Boise Valley People gathering, an event that reunites descendants of the Boise Valley’s original tribes to reconnect with their ancestral homeland while sharing their history, traditions, and culture with the public.
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Land gift to Boise Valley tribes celebrated during Return of the Boise Valley People
“We honor the relationship between this land and the generations of the original Boise Valley people, their ancestors, their descendants, and those yet to be born,” organizers said during the ceremony.
Among those celebrating was Lance Dick Jr., a member of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Tribal Council who grew up on the Duck Valley Reservation. He joined the Duck Valley Singing Group as tribal members marked the return of the land.
“It feels good to come and connect with the people and come back and reclaim ourselves here in the Boise Valley,” Dick said.
He said the land represents more than property—it represents a renewed connection to the Boise Valley.
“It just feels good knowing that there’s people willing to contribute back to our people and give that land, and being able to reclaim ourselves here in the valley,” he said.
The property, located near the Boise Foothills in the North End, will remain home to the Keener family during their lifetime. Afterward, it will become a cultural gathering place where future generations can learn about the Indigenous peoples whose ancestors lived throughout the Boise Valley for thousands of years.
Lori “BirdWing” Edmo, co-founder of the Return of the Boise Valley People gathering, said the vision extends beyond preserving the land.
“Our plan is to use it as a place to educate about our people, our version of our history, and also to educate everyone,” Edmo said. “We’ll grow our traditional foods and have a walking path with information about the original Boise Valley people.”
Ed Keener said his family’s decision to return the land followed years of building relationships with members of the Shoshone-Paiute and Shoshone-Bannock tribes.
“I’ve been working to get to know Native people for 20 years, particularly people from Duck Valley,” Keener said. “I thought this would be really good for folks whose ancestors were here to begin with and had always been here.”
The Return of the Boise Valley People gathering continues through the weekend. Friday’s public cultural celebration featured tribal booths, songs, language demonstrations and educational exhibits. Saturday’s activities include a walk and run at Eagle Rock Park before tribal events move to Gowen Field, while the weekend concludes Sunday with a sunrise ceremony for participating tribes.
The Keener family says they hope their gift inspires other landowners to consider ways to help preserve Indigenous history and strengthen connections between communities.
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