Fact check: How many mass shootings have been committed by transgender individuals in the United States since 2010?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided suggest that there is no conclusive evidence to support the claim that transgender individuals are more prone to committing mass shootings ^[1]. In fact, research shows that the majority of mass shootings are perpetrated by men who are not transgender ^[1]. According to the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Association Center and data from the Violence Prevention Project, only one suspect out of 200 mass shootings was transgender ^[2]. Additionally, the Gun Violence Archive found that only 5 out of 5,729 shootings with four or more victims were committed by transgender people ^[3]. The available data indicates that transgender individuals are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators ^[1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources do not provide a clear answer to the question of how many mass shootings have been committed by transgender individuals in the United States since 2010 ^{[4] [5]}. However, they do mention that there is no evidence to suggest that transgender people are more prone to violence or mass shootings ^[1]. It is also important to consider the context of mass shootings in general, as males account for 98% of mass shootings, while females account for 2% and transgender people account for less than 1% ^[1]. Furthermore, viral social media charts claiming to represent the portion of the transgender population that had committed a mass shooting have been debunked as inaccurate ^[3].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading or biased as it implies a connection between transgender individuals and mass shootings that is not supported by the available data ^{[1] [2] [3]}. This framing may benefit those who seek to perpetuate negative stereotypes about transgender individuals, but it does not accurately reflect the reality of mass shootings in the United States ^[1]. In fact, the majority of mass shootings are perpetrated by men who are not transgender, and transgender individuals are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators ^[1]. Therefore, it is essential to approach this topic with a critical and nuanced perspective, considering the available data and avoiding the perpetuation of misinformation or bias ^[3].