Who Commits Mass Shootings in the U.S.? The Data, Not the Myths
Forget the myths and scapegoats. The data shows one constant across every definition of mass shootings: men.
Who is overwhelmingly committing mass shootings in the United States?
It’s a question asked after every tragedy — in newsrooms, in legislatures, and at kitchen tables. And it’s a question that often gets answered with more heat than light. Some politicians insist it’s “gangs” driving the numbers. Others point the finger at “mentally ill loners.” Recently…
