An Overview of the K-12 School Shooting Database

This episode of The Deep Dive explores the K-12 School Shooting Database, a comprehensive project launched by David Redman to create a reliable historical record of gun-related incidents on school grounds dating back to 1966. Prompted by the lack of unified data following the Parkland shooting, the database uses a broad definition—counting any incident where a gun is fired, brandished with intent, or where a bullet hits school property—to ensure completeness. The goal is to offer transparent, unfiltered data that can be used by researchers and decision-makers to better understand the full scope of school-related gun violence, while also acknowledging the challenges of incomplete records and historical data loss.

K-12 School Shooting Database