Fact check: How many mass shooting in usa were done by gay or transgender people

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided do not offer a specific number of mass shootings in the USA carried out by gay or transgender people ^{[1] [2]}. However, multiple sources emphasize that there is no evidence to support the claim that transgender individuals are disproportionately responsible for mass violence, including school shootings ^{[3] [2]}. In fact, research shows that the majority of mass shootings are perpetrated by men who are not transgender ^{[1] [2]}. Additionally, transgender individuals are more likely to be victims of violence than others ^{[1] [2]}. Some sources highlight instances of violence against the LGBTQ+ community, such as the shooting at Club Q, a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs ^[4], and a planned attack against the gay community by a Michigan man ^[5]. Experts argue that the data does not show a statistical link between being transgender and committing violent acts ^{[3] [2]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key missing context in the original statement is the lack of data on the number of mass shootings carried out by gay or transgender people ^{[1] [2]}. Alternative viewpoints include the fact that LGBTQ+ individuals are more than twice as likely to be victims of gun violence than their cisgender and straight peers ^[1], and that nearly 20% of all hate crimes are motivated by sexual orientation and/or gender identity bias ^[1]. Furthermore, research suggests that the narrative of trans people being disproportionately responsible for mass violence is untrue ^[3], and that there is no epidemic of violence from the trans community ^[3]. It is also important to consider the higher risk of experiencing violent victimization, including intimate partner violence and suicide, faced by LGBTQ+ individuals ^[2].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be based on misinformation or bias, as it implies a link between being gay or transgender and committing mass shootings, which is not supported by the data ^{[3] [2]}. This framing may perpetuate harmful stereotypes and contribute to the stigmatization of LGBTQ+ individuals ^[1]. The sources suggest that this narrative is not only untrue but also damaging to the LGBTQ+ community ^[3]. Those who benefit from this framing may include groups seeking to promote anti-LGBTQ+ agendas or ideologies ^[1], while LGBTQ+ individuals and advocacy groups may be harmed by the perpetuation of these stereotypes ^{[1] [3]}.