Fact check: How many school shootings were there in the us 2024

1. Summary of the results

The number of school shootings in the US in 2024 is a topic of discussion among various sources, with some providing specific numbers and others offering related but not directly relevant information. According to ^[6] and ^[6], there were 83 school shootings in the US in 2024, which directly answers the question. However, ^[8] reports a significantly higher number, stating that there were 330 school shootings in 2024, which is the second-highest number since 1966. On the other hand, ^[1] and ^[2] do not provide specific numbers of school shootings but mention mass shootings and gun violence, which may include school shootings. Additionally, ^[3] and ^[4] discuss active shooter incidents and crime in schools but do not provide specific numbers for school shootings in 2024. ^[5] discusses crime, violence, discipline, and safety in U.S. public schools based on data from 2021-2022, which is not directly relevant to the question about 2024.

• Key findings:
• ^[6] and ^[6]: 83 school shootings in 2024
• ^[8]: 330 school shootings in 2024
• ^[1] and ^[2]: mass shootings and gun violence, potentially including school shootings
• ^[3] and ^[4]: active shooter incidents and crime in schools, without specific numbers for 2024

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement lacks context about what constitutes a school shooting and how different sources may define and report such incidents. ^[6] and ^[6] provide a specific number, but it is unclear how this number was determined or what criteria were used to define a school shooting. ^[8] provides a higher number, but the source and methodology behind this number are not explained. Alternative viewpoints may include considering the increase in gun-related incidents on school grounds since the pandemic, as mentioned by ^[2], or examining the data on mass shootings and gun violence, as discussed by ^[1]. The FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program and the National Center for Education Statistics' report on crime, violence, discipline, and safety in U.S. public schools, mentioned by ^[4] and ^[5], respectively, may provide additional context and insights.

• Missing context:
• Definition and criteria for school shootings
• Methodology behind the reported numbers
• Comparison to previous years and trends
• Alternative viewpoints:
• Increase in gun-related incidents on school grounds since the pandemic (^[2])
• Data on mass shootings and gun violence (^[1])
• FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program and National Center for Education Statistics' report (^[4] and ^[5])

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be influenced by bias or misinformation due to the varying numbers and definitions of school shootings provided by different sources. ^[6] and ^[6] may benefit from reporting a lower number of school shootings, potentially downplaying the severity of the issue. On the other hand, ^[8] may benefit from reporting a higher number, potentially highlighting the need for increased attention and action. The sources that do not provide specific numbers, such as ^[1] and ^[2], may be avoiding taking a stance or may not have access to reliable data. The FBI and National Center for Education Statistics, mentioned by ^[3], ^[4], and ^[5], may have a vested interest in providing accurate and comprehensive data, but their reports may not directly address the question about school shootings in 2024.

• Potential bias:
• ^[6] and ^[6]: potentially downplaying the severity of the issue
• ^[8]: potentially highlighting the need for increased attention and action
• Potential misinformation:
• Varying numbers and definitions of school shootings
• Lack of clear methodology and criteria for reporting school shootings
• Potential influence of vested interests and biases in the sources ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}, ^[1], ^[3], ^[6], ^[2], ^[7], ^[4], ^[5], (p3_s3