Fact check: Il y presqu'un fusillade par jour dans les écoles des états-unis with the definition of one dead student or teacher

1. Summary of the results

The claim that there is "almost one shooting per day" in US schools is not accurate based on current 2025 data. Education Week reports 7 school shootings resulting in injuries or deaths in 2025 ^[1], while CNN documents 23 total school shootings as of May 13, 2025, including both K-12 and college campuses ^[2]. This translates to approximately 2-3 shootings per month, not daily.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement overlooks several crucial contextual elements:

• Historical Trend: School shootings have been a significant issue since 1966 ^[3], with recent years showing an alarming upward trend. 2021-2024 all set records for school shootings since 2008 ^[2].
• Scale of Impact: The Washington Post reported that in 2024 alone, over 31,000 children and adolescents were affected by school shootings, with 13 deaths and nearly 50 injuries ^[4].
• International Comparison: The United States has a significantly higher rate of school shootings compared to other countries. One database suggests over 2,000 school shootings since 1970 ^[5].
• Current Casualties: In 2025 (as of May 13), there have been 9 deaths and at least 33 injuries from school shootings ^[2].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement contains several problematic elements:

• Oversimplification: By focusing on a "per day" metric, the statement oversimplifies a complex issue and may contribute to sensationalism.
• Definition Issues: The original statement's definition of "one dead student or teacher" is too narrow, as it doesn't account for:
• Non-fatal injuries, which are significant in number
• Shootings that occur on college campuses (15 out of 23 in 2025) ^[2]
• The broader impact on students who experience these events

While the statement aims to highlight the severity of school shootings in the US, it uses inaccurate metrics that could undermine the legitimate concern about this serious issue.