U.S. hospital shootings have become more common over past 25 years: Mayo Clinic study
Hospital-based shootings across the U.S. Between 2000 and 2024, hospital-based shootings increased from six to 34 per year—or a 6.4% increase per year. And, from 2012 to 2024, incidents rose 8.4% year-over-year from 14 to 34 shootings.
Between 2000 and 2024, hospital-based shootings increased from six to 34 per year—or a 6.4% increase per year. And, from 2012 to 2024, incidents rose 8.4% year-over-year from 14 to 34 shootings.
Source: Fierce Healthcare