Are trans people more likely to commit mass murder

1. Summary of the results

The available analyses suggest that trans people are not more likely to commit mass murder ^[1]. According to the Gun Violence Archive, the number of transgender mass shooters in the U.S. is relatively small, with less than 0.1% of mass shootings being committed by transgender or nonbinary people since January 2013 ^[1]. This finding is supported by other sources, which report that the majority of mass shootings are perpetrated by men who are not transgender ^[2]. Furthermore, there is no evidence to support the claim that trans people are 'statistically' more prone to commit gun violence ^[2]. In fact, trans people are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators ^[2]. Other sources highlight the high rates of violence and murder against trans people, particularly Black trans women ^[3], and the disproportionate impact of hate incidents and violence on the trans community ^{[4] [5]}. Additionally, sources examining the link between mental health and mass shootings suggest that mental illness is not a primary cause of mass shootings ^{[6] [7] [8]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some key context missing from the original statement is the fact that trans people are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators ^[2]. Additionally, the high rates of violence and murder against trans people, particularly Black trans women, are not mentioned ^[3]. Alternative viewpoints, such as the experiences of trans people as victims of hate crimes and violence, are also not considered ^{[4] [5]}. Furthermore, the complexities of the relationship between mental health and mass shootings are not fully explored in the original statement, with some sources suggesting that mental illness is only slightly more common among mass shooters than in the general population ^[7]. It is also important to note that mental health stigma can lead to counterproductive policies ^[8]. The following are some key points to consider:

• The majority of mass shootings are perpetrated by men who are not transgender ^[2]
• Trans people are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators ^[2]
• The high rates of violence and murder against trans people, particularly Black trans women ^[3]
• The disproportionate impact of hate incidents and violence on the trans community ^{[4] [5]}
• The complexities of the relationship between mental health and mass shootings ^{[6] [7] [8]}

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading and perpetuate harmful stereotypes about trans people ^[9]. The claim that trans people are more likely to commit mass murder is not supported by evidence and may be driven by transphobic biases ^[9]. This type of misinformation can have serious consequences, including the spread of hate and violence against trans people ^[4]. It is also important to consider the potential motivations behind the original statement, such as political or ideological agendas ^[9]. The following groups may benefit from this type of misinformation:

• Those who seek to perpetuate harmful stereotypes about trans people ^[9]
• Those who seek to advance political or ideological agendas ^[9]
• Those who seek to justify discrimination or violence against trans people ^[4]