Q1: How is a mass shooting typically defined?
A mass shooting is generally defined as a crime where one attacker uses a firearm to injure or kill multiple individuals simultaneously.
Q2: Are there different definitions of mass shootings used by different organizations?
Yes, different organizations tracking mass shootings may use varying definitions of what constitutes a mass shooting.
Q3: What incidents are typically excluded from the definition of mass shootings?
Definitions of mass shootings often exclude warfare, gang violence, armed robberies, and familicides.
Q4: How does USA TODAY define a mass shooting?
USA TODAY defines a mass shooting as an incident where at least four people are hit with gunfire, regardless of fatalities.
Q5: What is NBC's definition of a mass shooting?
NBC defines a mass shooting as a single incident where three or more people, other than the shooter, are injured or killed in a public space.
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