Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2018
Marshall County High School (Education)* On January 23, 2018, at 7:57 a.m.
Gabriel Ross Parker, 15, armed with a handgun, began shooting classmates at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky. Two students were killed; 21 students were wounded (seven from injuries incidental to the shooting). The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement at the scene.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (Education) On February 14, 2018, at 2:30 p.m.
Nikolas Jacob Cruz, 19, armed with a rifle, began shooting students and teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen people (14 students, two coaches, and one teacher) were killed; 17 (16 students and one teacher) were wounded. The shooter, a former student who had been expelled from the school in 2017 for disciplinary reasons, fled the scene, blending in with students evacuating the building. He was apprehended approximately 75 minutes later by law enforcement at another location.
City Grill Café (Commerce) On March 7, 2018, at 6:30 a.m.
Walter Frank Thomas, 64, armed with a rifle, began shooting in the City Grill café in Hurtsboro, Alabama. Two people (including the owner) were killed; two were wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement at another location.
YouTube Headquarters (Commerce) On April 3, 2018, at 12:45 p.m.
Nasim Najafi Aghdam (female), 39, armed with a handgun, began shooting outside the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California. No one was killed; four were wounded (one from injuries incidental to the shooting). The shooter committed suicide at the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Waffle House (Commerce) On April 22, 2018, at 3:30 a.m.
Travis Jeffrey Reinking, 29, armed with a rifle, began shooting outside a Waffle House restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee. He fatally shot two people, then continued shooting inside the restaurant. When the shooter paused (presumably to reload or because the gun jammed), a citizen wrestled the gun away from him and tossed it over the counter. Four people (one employee and three customers) were killed; four were wounded (two from injuries incidental to the shooting). The shooter fled the scene. He was apprehended by law enforcement approximately 34 hours later at another location.
Highway 365 Near Whitehall Road in Gainesville, Georgia (Open Space) On May 4, 2018, at 11:58 a.m.
Rex Whitmire Harbour, 26, armed with a handgun, began shooting at moving vehicles from a concealed position along Highway 365 near Whitehall Road in Gainesville, Georgia. After hitting seven vehicles, the shooter returned to his vehicle, which was located nearby, and sped away. No one was killed; three were wounded (one from injuries incidental to the shooting). The shooter shot himself while being pursued by law enforcement; he died en route to the hospital.
Dixon High School (Education) On May 16, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.
Matthew A. Milby Jr., 19, armed with a rifle, began shooting inside Dixon High School in Dixon, Illinois. The shooter, a former student, then exchanged gunfire with the school resource officer. No one was killed; no one was wounded. The school resource officer shot and wounded the shooter, then apprehended him.
Santa Fe High School (Education) On May 18, 2018, at 7:30 a.m.
Dimitrios Pagourtzis, 17, armed with a shotgun and handgun, began shooting classmates and teachers at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas. The shooter also deployed improvised explosive devices and Molotov Cocktails; however, they failed to detonate or combust. The shooter shot and wounded a school resource officer as he was about to engage the shooter. Ten people (eight students and two substitute teachers) were killed; 12 (ten students, one substitute teacher, and one school resource officer) were wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement after surrendering at the scene
Louie’s Lakeside Eatery (Commerce) On May 24, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
Alexander C. Tilghman, 28, armed with a handgun, began shooting at Louie’s Lakeside eatery and pub in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. No one was killed; four people were wounded (one from injuries incidental to the shooting). After retrieving their guns from their respective vehicles, two citizens possessing valid firearm permits shot and killed the shooter.
Noblesville West Middle School (Education) On May 25, 2018, at 9:06 a.m.
a male student (unnamed by authorities due to age), 13, armed with two handguns and a knife, began shooting a classmate and teacher in Noblesville West Middle School in Noblesville, Indiana. A teacher wrestled the shooter to the ground. No one was killed; two (a student and the teacher who restrained the shooter) were wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement at the scene.
Highway 509 Near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Open Space) On June 13, 2018, at 1:42 p.m.
an unidentified person(s), (age[s] unknown), armed with a gun (type unknown), began shooting at moving vehicles alongside Highway 509 near the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle, Washington. Four vehicles were struck. No one was killed; no one was wounded. The shooter(s) was at large as of March 1, 2019.
Capital Gazette (Commerce) On June 29, 2018, at 2:34 p.m.
Jarrod Warren Ramos, 38, armed with a shotgun, began shooting in the Capital Gazette news offices in Annapolis, Maryland. Although the shooter had smoke grenades in his backpack, he did not deploy them. Five people were killed; two were wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement at the scene.
Ben E. Keith Gulf Coast (Commerce) On August 20, 2018, at 2:00 a.m.
Kristine Peralez (female), 38, armed with a handgun, began shooting coworkers at the Ben E. Keith Gulf Coast food and beverage distributor in Missouri City, Texas. One person (the overnight manager) was killed; one was wounded. The shooter, who was off-duty at the time of the shooting, shot herself when confronted by law enforcement; she died a short time later at a nearby hospital.
GLHF Game Bar (Commerce) On August 26, 2018, at 1:34 p.m.
David Bennett Katz, 24, armed with two handguns, began shooting inside the GLHF Game Bar in the Chicago Pizza and Sports Grill in Jacksonville, Florida, during a video game tournament. After losing a game earlier in the day, the shooter retrieved the guns from his car. He re-entered the game bar and began shooting. Two were killed; 11 were wounded (two from injuries incidental to the shooting). The shooter committed suicide at the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Fifth Third Center (Commerce) On September 6, 2018, at 9:10 a.m.
Omar Enrique Santa Perez, 29, armed with a handgun, began shooting inside the lobby of a high-rise office building containing the headquarters of the Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio. Three people were killed; two were wounded. The shooter was killed by law enforcement during an exchange of gunfire at the scene.
T & T Trucking, Inc. and a Residence (Commerce) On September 12, 2018, at 5:20 p.m.
Javier Casarez, 54, armed with a handgun, began shooting at T & T Trucking, Inc. in Bakersfield, California. He had driven to the facility with his ex-wife. Upon arrival, he shot two men and his ex-wife. Next, he drove to a nearby residence and shot two more people. He then carjacked a woman and child; he let them go, but fled in their vehicle. Five people (including his ex-wife) were killed; no one was wounded. The shooter committed suicide at another location when confronted by law enforcement.
WTS Paradigm (Commerce) On September 19, 2018, at 10:30 a.m.
Anthony Yente Tong, 43, armed with a handgun, began shooting at coworkers inside WTS Paradigm, a software company in Middleton, Wisconsin. No one was killed; four were wounded. The shooter was killed by law enforcement at the scene.
Masontown Borough Municipal Center (Government) On September 19, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.
Patrick Shaun Dowdell, 61, armed with a handgun, began shooting in the lobby of Masontown Borough Municipal Center in Masontown, Pennsylvania. No one was killed; four (including the shooter’s wife and one law enforcement officer) were wounded. The shooter was killed at the scene during an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement.
Rite Aid Perryman Distribution Center’s Liberty Support Center (Commerce) On September 20, 2018, at 9:06 a.m.
Snochia Moseley (female), 26, armed with a handgun, began shooting at coworkers during her shift at the Rite Aid Perryman Distribution Center’s Liberty support center in Aberdeen, Maryland. The shooter was a temporary employee at the facility. Three were killed; three were wounded. The shooter committed suicide at the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Kroger Grocery Store (Commerce) On October 24, 2018, at 3:00 p.m.
Gregory Alan Bush, 51, armed with a handgun, began shooting inside a Kroger grocery store in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. After fatally shooting a man inside the store, the shooter exited and fatally shot a woman in the parking lot. A citizen possessing a valid firearms permit confronted the shooter, but no gunfire was exchanged. A second citizen possessing a valid firearms permit exchanged gunfire with the shooter, but neither was struck. Two people were killed; none were wounded. The shooter fled the scene and was apprehended by law enforcement a short time later at another location.
Tree of Life Synagogue (House of Worship) On October 27, 2018, at 9:45 a.m.
Robert Gregory Bowers, 46, armed with a rifle and three handguns, began shooting inside the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Eleven people were killed; six were wounded (including four law enforcement officers, one from injuries incidental to the shooting). The shooter was apprehended at the scene after an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement.
Hot Yoga Tallahassee (Commerce) On November 2, 2018, at 5:37 p.m.
Scott Paul Beierle, 40, armed with a handgun, began shooting inside the Hot Yoga Tallahassee studio in Tallahassee, Florida. Citizens confronted the shooter, allowing others to flee. Two people were killed; five were wounded (one was pistol-whipped by the shooter). The shooter committed suicide at the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Helen Vine Recovery Center (Health Care) On November 5, 2018, at 1:30 a.m.
Davance Lamar Reed, 37, armed with a handgun, began shooting in the Helen Vine Recovery Center in San Rafael, California. He then fled the scene. One person (an employee) was killed; two (an employee and the shooter’s girlfriend) were wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement during an unrelated vehicle pursuit in a nearby county.
Borderline Bar and Grill (Commerce) On November 7, 2018, at 11:20 p.m.
Ian David Long, 28, armed with a handgun, began shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. The shooter shot an unarmed security guard standing outside. He then opened fire inside the nightclub and deployed smoke grenades. Twelve people were killed (11 from gunfire, including one unarmed security officer, and one law enforcement officer from friendly fire); 16 were wounded (15 from injuries incidental to the shooting). The shooter committed suicide at the scene after an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement
Ben E. Keith Albuquerque (Commerce) On November 12, 2018, at 6:56 p.m.
Waid Anthony Melton, 30, armed with a handgun, began shooting coworkers inside the Ben E. Keith Albuquerque food and beverage distributor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Before entering the building, the shooter, who was off-duty at the time, had blocked an exit door with a forklift to prohibit people from leaving. No one was killed; three were wounded. The shooter committed suicide at another location.
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center (Health Care) On November 19, 2018, at 3:20 p.m.
Juan Lopez, 32, armed with a handgun, began shooting at the Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The shooter shot his former fiancée, an emergency room doctor, in the parking lot, then shot two people inside the hospital. Three people (including one law enforcement officer) were killed; no one was wounded. The shooter committed suicide after being shot by law enforcement during an exchange of gunfire
Motel 6 (Commerce) On December 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.
Abdias Ucdiel Flores-Corado, 35, armed with a rifle, began shooting from inside his room at a Motel 6 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Several bullets went through the wall and traveled into an adjacent room. He then fired from the doorway of his room at motel guests and employees and at the motel main office. No one was killed; no one was wounded. The shooter was killed by law enforcement during an exchange of gunfire.
Active Shooting Incidents in 2017
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (Government) On January 6, 2017, at 1:15 p.m.
Esteban Santiago-Ruiz, 26, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting in the Terminal 2 baggage claim area of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The shooter, who had loaded his weapon in a men’s restroom, began shooting people upon leaving the restroom. When he ran out of ammunition, he dropped to the floor. Five people were killed; eight were wounded. The shooter surrendered to law enforcement.
West Liberty-Salem High School (Education) On January 20, 2017, at 7:36 a.m.
Ely Ray Serna, 17, armed with a shotgun, allegedly began shooting inside West Liberty-Salem High School, in West Liberty, Ohio, where he was a student. After assembling the weapon in a bathroom, the shooter shot a student who entered, then shot at a teacher who heard the commotion. The shooter shot classroom door windows before returning to the bathroom and surrendering to school administrators. No one was killed; two students were wounded. School staff members subdued the shooter until law enforcement arrived and took the shooter into custody.
Marathon Savings Bank and Tlusty, Kennedy & Dirks, S.C. (Commerce) On March 22, 2017, at 12:27 p.m.
Nengmy Vang, 45, armed with a rifle and a handgun, began shooting inside the Marathon Savings Bank in Rothschild, Wisconsin, where his estranged wife was employed. Two bank employees were killed. The shooter then went to the law firm Tlusty, Kennedy & Dirks, S.C. in Schofield where he shot and killed his estranged wife’s lawyer. The suspect fled to his apartment complex and barricaded himself in the building for several hours before law enforcement officers engaged him in a shootout. Four people were killed (including one law enforcement officer); no one was wounded. The shooter was wounded by law enforcement during an exchange of gunfire and died a few days later.
Las Vegas Bus (Other) On March 25, 2017, at 10:45 a.m.
Rolando Bueno Cardenas, 55, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting inside a public double-decker bus on the Las Vegas Strip during a scheduled stop in Las Vegas, Nevada. One person was killed; one was wounded. The shooter surrendered to law enforcement after a four-hour standoff and was taken into custody.
Residence and Bus Stop in Sanford, Florida (Open Space) On March 27, 2017, at 6:20 a.m.
Allen Dion Cashe, 31, armed with a rifle, allegedly began firing inside a residence in Sanford, Florida. Law enforcement had responded to two separate domestic dispute calls between the shooter and the woman he was dating prior to the shooting. The shooter returned to the woman’s house and shot her, her two sons, and her father. The shooter then fled the scene and shot two other unrelated people standing near or at a bus stop from his vehicle on a nearby road. Two people were killed; four were wounded. The shooter fled the second scene and was apprehended by law enforcement at a nearby apartment building
The Cooler (Commerce) On April 15, 2017, at 9:30 p.m.
Seth Thomas Wallace, 32, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting inside The Cooler, a bar in Rock Falls, Illinois. The shooter had previously lived in the area and was familiar with the establishment since it was owned by an extended family member. No one was killed; four were wounded. The shooter fled to his home in South Carolina where he surrendered to law enforcement three days later.
Multiple Locations in Fresno, California (Open Space) On April 18, 2017, at 10:45 a.m.
Kori Ali Muhammad, 39, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting indiscriminately at pedestrians and vehicles while walking along the streets of Fresno, California. The shooter was wanted in connection to a shooting a few days prior. Three people were killed; no one was wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement.
Group Home in Topeka, Kansas (Health Care) On April 30, 2017, at 3:50 p.m.
Joshua James Ray Gueary, 25, armed with a handgun, began shooting inside a group home for adults with special needs in Topeka, Kansas. Three people were killed (including the shooter’s brother who worked at the residence); one person was wounded. The shooter committed suicide at the scene before law enforcement arrived.
La Jolla Crossroads Apartment Complex (Residence) On April 30, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.
Peter Raymond Selis, 49, armed with a handgun, began shooting during an outdoor party at the La Jolla Crossroads apartment complex in San Diego, California. One person was killed; seven were wounded. The shooter was killed during an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement.
Pine Kirk Care Center (Health Care) On May 12, 2017, at 7:30 a.m.
Thomas Harry Hartless, 43, armed with a shotgun and a handgun, began shooting inside the Pink Kirk Care Center in Kirkersville, Ohio. Two employees were killed, including the shooter’s ex-girlfriend. Prior to the incident, the shooter had taken two people hostage behind the building to prevent them from revealing his presence. One of the hostages secretly dialed 911 and left the line open. A law enforcement officer responded to the open-line call and was ambushed after getting out of his vehicle. The two hostages escaped. In total, three people were killed (including one law enforcement officer); no one was wounded. The shooter committed suicide at the scene before additional law enforcement arrived
Fiamma Inc. (Commerce) On June 5, 2017, at 8:00 a.m.
John Robert Neumann Jr., 45, armed with a handgun and a knife, began shooting inside Fiamma Inc. in Orlando, Florida. The shooter had been fired from the company two months prior to the shooting. Five employees were killed; no one was wounded. The shooter committed suicide at the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Weis Supermarket (Commerce) On June 8, 2017, at 1:00 a.m.
Randy Robert Stair, 24, armed with two shotguns, began shooting inside the Weis Supermarket in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, where he was employed. During his shift, the shooter blocked exit doors of the building with his car in an attempt to stop other employees from escaping. Three employees were killed; no one was wounded. The shooter committed suicide at the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Eugene Simpson Stadium Park (Open Space) On June 14, 2017, at 7:15 a.m
James Thomas Hodgkinson, 66, armed with a rifle and a handgun, began shooting during a congressional baseball practice at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Virginia. No one was killed; four people were wounded (including one congressman who was shot and one law enforcement officer who sustained a shrapnel wound). The shooter was shot by on-scene and responding law enforcement officers during an exchange of gunfire and later died at a nearby hospital.
UPS Customer Center (Commerce) On June 14, 2017, at 8:55 a.m.
Jimmy Chanh Lam, 38, armed with two handguns, began shooting inside a UPS San Francisco Customer Center in San Francisco, California, where he was employed. Three people were killed; five were wounded (two were shot and three sustained injuries incidental to the event). The shooter committed suicide at the scene when confronted by law enforcement.
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center (Health Care) On June 30, 2017, at 2:50 p.m.
Dr. Henry Michael Bello, 45, armed with a rifle, began shooting inside the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in Bronx, New York. The shooter was a former employee who had resigned in 2015 in anticipation of being fired. One person was killed; six were wounded. The shooter committed suicide before law enforcement arrived.
Highway 141 in Gateway, Colorado (Open Space) On July 30, 2017, at 4:15 p.m.
Rick Whited, 54, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting from his truck at passing cars along Highway 141 in Gateway, Colorado. No one was killed; no one was wounded. The shooter exchanged gunfire with two Gateway Canyons General Store security officers before fleeing the scene. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement at another location.
Clovis-Carver Public Library (Government) On August 28, 2017, at 4:15 p.m.
Nathaniel Ray Jouett, 16, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting inside the Clovis-Carver Public Library in Clovis, New Mexico. Two employees were killed; four were wounded. The shooter surrendered to law enforcement.
Freeman High School (Education) On September 13, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
Caleb Sharpe, 15, armed with a rifle and a pistol, allegedly began shooting at Freeman High School in Rockford, Washington, where he was a student. One student was killed; three students were wounded. A school employee confronted the shooter, ordered him to the ground, and held him there until law enforcement arrived and took him into custody.
Burnette Chapel Church of Christ (House of Worship) On September 24, 2017, at 11:15 a.m.
Emanuel Kidega Samson, 25, armed with two handguns, allegedly began shooting in the parking lot of the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tennessee. After killing one person, the shooter entered the church and shot six people. A citizen who attempted to subdue the shooter was pistol-whipped. During the altercation, the shooter accidently shot himself. While the shooter was preoccupied, the citizen, who possessed a valid firearms permit, retrieved a handgun from his car and held the shooter at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived. One person was killed; seven were wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement.
Route 91 Harvest Festival (Open Space) On October 1, 2017, at 10:08 p.m.
Stephen Craig Paddock, 64, armed with four rifles (and access to 23 additional weapons in his hotel room) began shooting into a crowd of people attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, from the 32nd floor of an adjacent hotel. Fifty-eight people were killed (including two law enforcement officers who were attending the concert); 489 people were wounded (many more sustained injuries incidental to the event). The shooter committed suicide at the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Advanced Granite Solutions and 28th Street Auto Sales and Service (Commerce) On October 18, 2017, at 8:58 a.m.
Radee Labeeb Prince, 37, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting fellow employees at Advanced Granite Solutions in Edgewood, Maryland. After killing three people and wounding two, the shooter fled the scene and traveled 52 miles to the 28th Street Auto Sales and Service lot in Wilmington, Delaware, where he shot and wounded another person. A total of three people were killed; three were wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement later that night in Newark, Delaware.
Multiple Locations in Clearlake Oaks, California (Commerce) On October 23, 2017, at 11:23 a.m.
Alan Ashmore, 61, armed with a shotgun and a handgun, allegedly began firing into several homes and a vehicle in Clearlake Oaks, California, killing two people, including his father, and wounding one. Another person was wounded while fleeing out of a residence window. The shooter then shot and wounded a responding law enforcement officer before fleeing in his vehicle. The shooter drove to a nearby gas station and exchanged gunfire with the vendor, who possessed a valid firearms permit. The shooter fled the scene in his vehicle and drove to another gas station where he fired more shots. The shooter then drove to a nearby winery and shot at some employees before surrendering to law enforcement officers after a short vehicle pursuit. The entire incident lasted about 30 minutes. Two people were killed; three were wounded (including one law enforcement officer and one person who sustained injuries incidental to the incident). The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement.
Walmart in Thornton, Colorado (Commerce) On November 1, 2017, at 6:10 p.m.
Scott Allen Ostrem, 47, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting inside a Walmart in Thornton, Colorado. Three people were killed; no one was wounded. The shooter fled the scene and was apprehended by law enforcement at another location.
First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas (House of Worship) On November 5, 2017, at 11:20 a.m.
Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, armed with a rifle, exited his vehicle and began shooting outside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. He then entered the church and continued shooting at members of the congregation. The shooter exited the church and was confronted by a citizen who possessed a valid firearms permit. The citizen shot the shooter twice, causing the shooter to drop his rifle and flee the scene in his vehicle. The armed citizen, together with the owner of a pickup truck, pursued the shooter. The chase ended when the shooter’s vehicle struck a road sign and overturned. Twenty-six people were killed; 20 were wounded. The shooter committed suicide with a handgun he had in his vehicle before police arrived.
Rancho Tehama Elementary School and Multiple Locations in Tehama County, California (Education) On November 14, 2017, at 7:53 a.m.
Kevin Janson Neal, 44, armed with a rifle and two handguns, began shooting at his neighbors, the first in a series of shootings occurring in Rancho Tehama Reserve, Tehama County, California. After killing three neighbors, he stole a car and began firing randomly at vehicles and pedestrians as he drove around the community. After deliberately bumping into another car, the shooter fired into the car and wounded the driver and three passengers. The shooter then drove into the gate of a nearby elementary school. He was prevented from entering the school due to a lockdown, so he fired at the windows and doors of the building, wounding five children. Upon fleeing the school, the shooter continued to shoot at people as he drove around Rancho Tehama Reserve. Law enforce-ment pursued the shooter; they rammed his vehicle, forced him off the road, and exchanged gunfire. The shooter’s wife’s body was later discovered at the shooter’s home; the shooter apparently had shot and killed her the previous day. In total, five people were killed; 14 were wounded, eight from gunshot injuries (including one student) and six from shrapnel injuries (including four students). The shooter committed suicide after being shot and wounded by law enforcement during the pursuit.
Dollar General Store (Commerce) On November 14, 2017, at 2:45 p.m.
Travis Green, 29, wearing body armor and armed with two rifles, allegedly began shooting at the Union Road Dollar General store in Cheektowaga, New York. A citizen intentionally struck the shooter with his car, causing the shooter to drop his weapons and flee. He was tackled by a responding law enforcement officer who was at a nearby store. No gunfire was exchanged between the shooter and law enforcement. No one was killed; one person was wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement at the scene.
Schlenker Automotive (Commerce) On November 17, 2017, at 4:30 p.m.
Robert Lorenzo Bailey, Jr., 28, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting in the parking lot of Schlenker Automotive in Rockledge, Florida. The manager of the auto repair shop and an employee, both possessing valid firearms permits, exchanged gunfire with the shooter. One person was killed; one was wounded. The shooter, shot twice during the exchange, was held at gunpoint by the manager until law enforcement arrived and took him into custody
Aztec High School (Education) On December 7, 2017 at approximately 8:00 a.m.
William Edward Atchison, 21, armed with a handgun, began shooting inside Aztec High School in Aztec, New Mexico. The shooter was a former student. Two students were killed; no one was wounded. The shooter committed suicide at the scene, before police arrived.
Multiple Locations in Baltimore, Maryland (Open Space) On December 15, 2017, at 2:55 p.m.
Mausean Vittorio Quran Carter, 30, armed with a rifle and handgun, allegedly began shooting indiscriminately at pedestrians from his vehicle after fleeing from a traffic stop by a law enforcement officer in Baltimore, Maryland, in connection to a triple shooting the previous week. After a 30-minute pursuit, the shooter came to a stop. His girlfriend, who had been communicating with the shooter by phone during the chase, ran up to the car and pulled him out of his seat, bringing the chase to an end. No one was killed; three were wounded, including one law enforcement officer. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement.
University of Cincinnati Medical Center (Health Care) On December 20, 2017, at 2:00 p.m.
Isaiah Currie, 20, armed with two handguns, began shooting in the lobby of the psychiatric emergency services wing of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The shooter struggled with and shot an unarmed security guard and fired several shots at a responding off-duty law enforcement officer working security nearby. No one was killed; one was wounded (an unarmed security guard). The shooter committed suicide at the scene as additional law enforcement arrived.
Active Shooter Incidents in 2016
Multiple Locations in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Open Space) On February 20, 2016, at 5:40 p.m.
Jason Brian Dalton, 45, wearing body armor and armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting at the first of eight people in three different areas of Kalamazoo, Michigan. For nearly seven hours, the shooter drove to multiple locations, shooting at individuals outside an apartment complex, car dealership, and restaurant parking lot. In between the shootings, the shooter, who was moonlighting as a driver for a ride sharing company, continued to pick up fares. Six people were killed; two were wounded. Law enforcement officers apprehended the shooter in downtown Kalamazoo about two hours after the final shooting
Excel Industries and Newton and Hesston, Kansas (Commerce) On February 25, 2016, at 4:57 p.m.
Cedric Larry Ford, 38, armed with a handgun and a rifle, began shooting from his vehicle in Newton, Kansas. He shot and wounded one person, then traveled about two miles north to Hesston and shot and wounded another person. He then traveled to his place of employment, Excel Industries, where he killed three people and wounded 12. Three people were killed; 14 were wounded. The shooter was killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers.
Madison Junior/Senior High School (Education) On February 29, 2016, at 11:30 a.m.
James Austin Hancock, 14, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting in the cafeteria of Madison Junior/Senior High School in Middletown, Ohio. He shot two students before fleeing the building. No one was killed; four students were wounded (two from shrapnel). The shooter was apprehended near the school by law enforcement officers.
Prince George’s County Police Department District 3 Station (Government) On March 13, 2016, at 4:30 p.m.
Michael Ford, 22, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting at the Prince George’s County Police Department District 3 station in Landover, Maryland. One plainclothes law enforcement officer was killed by friendly fire; no one was wounded. The shooter was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers before being apprehended.
Antigo High School (Education) On April 23, 2016, at 11:02 p.m.
Jakob Edward Wagner, 18, armed with a rifle, began shooting outside a prom being held at his former school, Antigo High School in Antigo, Wisconsin. Two law enforcement officers, who were on the premises, heard the shots and responded immediately. No one was killed; two students were wounded. The shooter was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers and later died at the hospital.
Knight Transportation Building (Commerce) On May 4, 2016, at 8:45 a.m.
Marion Guy Williams, 65, armed with a shotgun and a handgun, began shooting as he entered the Knight Transportation building in Katy, Texas. The shooter had been fired from the company two weeks prior. One person was killed; two were wounded. The shooter committed suicide after law enforcement officers arrived.
Arizona State Route 87 (Open Space) On May 24, 2016, at 8:30 p.m.
James David Walker, 36, armed with a rifle, allegedly began shooting at motorists along a 13-mile stretch of Beeline Highway (Arizona State Route 87) near Phoenix, Arizona. Over the next few hours, the shooter shot at motorists, stole a woman’s cell phone at gunpoint, and stole a man’s vehicle at gunpoint. The stolen vehicle was found abandoned in a ditch a short time later. With the help of a police canine, the shooter was found hiding in the desert not far from the stolen vehicle. No one was killed; two were wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement officers.
Memorial Tire and Auto (Commerce) On May 29, 2016, at 10:15 a.m.
Dionisio Agustine Garza III, 25, armed with a rifle and a handgun, began shooting at Memorial Tire and Auto in Houston, Texas. One person was killed; six were wounded, including two law enforcement officers and an armed civilian who was wounded while attempting to stop the shooter. The shooter was killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers.
Pulse Nightclub (Commerce) On June 12, 2016, at 2:02 a.m.
Omar Mir Seddique Mateen, 29, armed with a rifle and a handgun, began shooting patrons inside Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Law enforcement officers entered the nightclub and engaged the shooter. The shooter then barricaded himself inside a bathroom with hostages for approximately three hours. Forty-nine people were killed; 53 were wounded. The shooter was killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers after they breached the building.
Days Inn and Volunteer Parkway (Open Space) On July 7, 2016, at 2:18 a.m.
Lakeem Keon Scott, 37, armed with an assault rifle and handgun, allegedly began shooting while on foot, at a Days Inn in Bristol, Tennessee, and at motorists along Volunteer Parkway. One person was killed; three were wounded, including one law enforcement officer. The shooter was wounded during an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers before being apprehended.
Protest in Dallas, Texas (Open Space) On July 7, 2016, at 9:00 p.m.
Micah Xavier Johnson, 25, armed with two rifles and a handgun, began shooting at the end of a protest in Dallas, Texas. Five law enforcement officers were killed; 11 were wounded, including nine law enforcement officers. The shooter was killed by a bomb-carrying robot.
Benny’s Car Wash, Oil Change & B-Quik and Hair Crown Beauty Supply (Open Space) On July 17, 2016, at 8:40 a.m.
Gavin Eugene Long, 29, wearing a mask and body armor and armed with two rifles and a handgun, began shooting at law enforcement officers who were responding to reports of a man carrying a weapon in the vicinity of the Hammond Aire Plaza Shopping Center on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Officers responding to calls of shots fired and officers down were also shot. Three law enforcement officers were killed; three law enforcement officers were wounded. The shooter was killed in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers.
House Party in Mukilteo, Washington (Residence) On July 30, 2016, at 12:07 a.m.
Allen Christopher Ivanov, 19, armed with a rifle, allegedly began shooting at people attending a house party in Mukilteo, Washington. Three people were killed, including the shooter’s ex-girlfriend; one was wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement officers a few hours later near Chehalis, Washington.
Multiple Locations in Joplin, Missouri (Open Space) On August 13, 2016, at 5:08 a.m.
Tom Stanley Mourning II, 26, armed with a rifle and a handgun, allegedly began shooting from his moving vehicle at motorists in separate vehicles in Joplin, Missouri, while being pursued by law enforcement officers. No one was killed; five people were wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement officers.
Multiple Locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Open Space) On September 16, 2016, at 11:15 p.m
Nicholas N. Glenn, 25, armed with a handgun, began shooting at a law enforcement officer in her marked patrol car in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The shooter continued to fire his weapon as he fled the scene, shooting two people standing in a bar doorway and shooting a passenger in a parked car. One person was killed; five were wounded, including two law enforcement officers. The shooter was killed during an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers.
Cascade Mall (Commerce) On September 23, 2016, at 6:52 p.m.
Arcan Cetin, 20, armed with a rifle, allegedly began shooting inside the Macy’s department store in Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington. After firing multiple rounds, the shooter left the rifle on a countertop and walked out of the mall. Five people were killed; no one was wounded. The shooter was apprehended by law enforcement officers the next day in a nearby city and committed suicide in prison several months later while awaiting trial.
Law Street in Houston, Texas (Open Space) On September 26, 2016, at 6:30 a.m.
Nathan Desai, 46, armed with a handgun, began shooting at morning commuters on Law Street in Houston, Texas. No one was killed; nine people were wounded. The shooter was killed during an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers.
Townville Elementary School (Education) On September 28, 2016, at 1:45 p.m.
Jesse Dewitt Osborne, 14, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting at the Townville Elementary School playground in Townville, South Carolina. Prior to the shooting, the shooter, a former student, killed his father at their home. Two people were killed, including one student; three were wounded, one teacher and two students. A volunteer firefighter, who possessed a valid firearms permit, restrained the shooter until law enforcement officers arrived and apprehended him.
FreightCar America (Commerce) On October 25, 2016, at 6:00 a.m.
Getachew Tereda Fekede, 53, armed with a handgun, began shooting inside his former place of employment, FreightCar America, in Roanoke, Virginia. One person was killed; three were wounded. The shooter committed suicide before law enforcement officers arrived
H-E-B Grocery Store (Commerce) On November 28, 2016, at 3:15 a.m.
Raul Lopez Saenz, 25, armed with a handgun, allegedly began shooting into the break room window of the H-E-B grocery store where he worked in Palmview, Texas. One person was killed; three were wounded. The shooter fled the scene and surrendered to law enforcement officers about an hour later.
