List: More Mass Shootings Occurred In U.S. In 2015 Than There Are Calendar Days In The Year
SAN BERNARDINO (CBSLA.com) — More mass shootings have occurred in the United States throughout 2015 than there are calendar days in the year itself, according to a list by the website Reddit.
The site's 2015 Mass Shootings list suggests that, as of Wednesday's mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, in which at least 14 people were reported injured or killed, there have been at least 355 mass shootings in the United States.
For clarification, a mass shooting is widely defined as an incident in which four or more people are shot, while a similar incident in which four or more people are killed is additionally defined as a "mass murder".
The shootings listed on the site include different cities around the country, and suggest a broad variety of preliminary numbers of injuries and fatalities.
A sample of the list includes some of the following reported shootings in 2015:
Memphis, TN, Jan. 1, 2015 — Unknown fatalities, Five wounded
The Associated Press reports that the shooting occurred when a gunman opened fire on a New Year's Day party bus, resulting in two of the injuries being listed as "critical".
Dallas, TX, Jan. 4, 2015 — Three fatalities, One wounded
CBS Dallas says the shooting, which occurred early on the morning of January 4, took place simultaneously with a "handful" of other shootings in Dallas, in which three other people died.
San Francisco, CA, Jan. 9, 2015 — Four fatalities
Four men were found shot in a vehicle in San Francisco's Hayes Valley, according to the news site SFGate, after residents reported hearing upwards of 15 shots fired.
Queens, NY, Jan. 24, 2015 — Four fatalities, One wounded
A 34-year-old father was reported to have fired a .45-caliber gun at his family, killing four. The 9-1-1 call was made by his 12-year-old daughter, who had survived after being shot in the head, according to the New York Post.
Troup County, GA, Jan. 29, 2015 — Five fatalities
Police discovered five bodies inside a home in the evening hours of January 29, as they were performing a welfare check after one of the victims had been reported missing from work.
King, NC, Feb. 4, 2015 — Four fatalities
Investigators said the shooting deaths of four people, including a couple and their two sons, appeared to be a murder-suicide.
Douglasville, GA, Feb.7, 2015 — Five fatalities, Two wounded
At least two adults and two juveniles were killed when a gunman opened fire, killing five total, on a residential street in Douglasville, Georgia.
Houston, TX, Feb. 25, 2015 — Three fatalities, Two wounded
Investigators determined a group of men had intended to rob a man when they opened fire at a Duplex in Houston.
Tyrone, MO, Feb. 27, 2015 — Eight fatalities, One wounded
36-year-old Joseph Jesse Aldridge was found dead in a vehicle from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, but not before four family members and three other victims were killed.
Atlanta, GA, Mar. 14, 2015 — Five wounded
Five men were hospitalized after gunfire broke out in a suburb of Atlanta on March 14, with one local resident quoting, "It's an everyday thing."
Stockton, CA, Mar. 17, 2015 — Three fatalities, Four wounded
A drive-by shooting at Stockton Madison's Market resulted in three deaths and four additional injuries, as witnesses described over 30 shots were fired.
Indianapolis, IN, Mar. 24, 2015 — Four fatalities
Three women and a man were shot multiple times inside a home that had been broken into and robbed, according to USA Today.
Panama City Beach, FL, Mar. 28 — Seven wounded
A spring break party ended with seven injuries, according to The Oregonian, after a 22-year-old man allegedly fired a .40-caliber handgun inside a home.
Phoenix, AZ, Apr. 16, 2015 — Five fatalities
Five family members died as the result of an apparent family dispute concerning the family business. The Washington Post reported the victims were three brothers, their mother, and one of their spouses.
Gates, NY, Apr. 25, 2015 — One fatality, Six wounded
This shooting, which took place at a bar in Gates, NY, resulted in the death of one man and the additional six injuries of other patrons.
Menasha, WI, May 3, 2015 — Four fatalities, One wounded
Police believe there was no specific target, and that a "random act" of violence resulted in four deaths on a bridge frequented by recreational enthusiasts in Wisconsin.
Dayton, OH, May 4, 2015 — One fatality, Six wounded
Some 100 people were partying at a residence on May 4 when gunfire broke out, claiming one life and wounding six others, while another individual was wounded in the leg a block away from the original scene.
Tucson, AZ, May 12, 2015 — Five fatalities
A family of five was found dead after investigators said it appeared a 25-year-old family member opened fire before turning the gun on himself.
WACO, TX, May 17, 2015 — Nine fatalities, 18 wounded
A shootout gained national attention when nine lives were lost as the result of a violent exchange between rival biker gangs, as well as police.
Flint, MI, May 24, 2015 — Seven wounded
The parking lot at Southwestern Academy was the scene in which seven people were shot as an apparent result of an argument between two people.
Deer Lodge, MT, June 7, 2015 — Five fatalities
A 59-year-old man was identified as having shot his family, including his wife and two young children, ages four and one. He had reportedly complained that his wife had been "mocking him and riding him".
Bronx, NY, June 13, 2015 — Five wounded
A .40-caliber handgun was fired into a group of men, five of which sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Charleston, SC, June 17, 2015 — Nine fatalities
Dylann Storm Roof, 21, was arrested after allegedly opening fire on a prayer meeting inside a Charleston, SC church, killing nine. Roof later confessed that he had wanted to ignite a "race war".
Philadelphia, PA, June 20, 2015 — 10 wounded
Just three days after the nationally-noted Charleston tragedy, ten people were shot, including a baby, at a block party in Philadelphia. Two gunmen opened fire with a shotgun, before, witnesses say, they drove away, still firing out the window of their vehicle.
Fort Wayne, IN, July 5, 2015 — Nine wounded
The shooting appeared to have developed out of an altercation at a house party, according to police.
Shreveport, LA, July 5, 2015 — Eight wounded
Police said two groups were "loitering" in adjacent parking lots next to an intersection shortly before shots rang out.
Cleveland, OH, July 15, 2015 — Seven wounded
A late-night drive-by shooting resulted in a variety of wounded victims, including a 21-year-old woman being shot in the back.
Chattanooga, TN, July 16, 2015 — Six fatalities, Two wounded
Authorities say 24-year-old Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez opened fire on a military recruiting facility, killing, among others, four US Marines.
Lafayette, LA, July 23, 2015 — Three fatalities, Nine wounded
John Russell Houser was identified as having used a .40-caliber semiautomatic handgun in a Lafayette movie theater, killing three attendees and wounding nine.
Brooklyn, NY, Aug. 2, 2015 — Nine wounded
Police say two gunmen opened fire into a crowd of over 100 people.
Forth Worth, TX, Aug. 16, 2015 — Six wounded
Six people were wounded when shots were fired at a center for weddings, receptions, quinceaneras and corporate meetings.
Memphis, TN, Aug. 30, 2015 — One fatality, Four wounded
The shooting took place in the early hours of August 30, in southwest Memphis.
Greenwood, MN, Sept. 10, 2015 — Five fatalities
Brian Scott Short, 45, used a shotgun to shoot his three teenaged children, as well as his wife, before turning the gun on himself.
Inglis, FL, Oct. 1, 2015 — Three fatalities, One wounded
One of the shootings that took place on October 1 occurred when police said a 57-year-old man opened fire on two people, and was fatally wounded in the process.
Colorado Springs, CO, Oct. 31 — Four fatalities
A shootout with officers ensued after a gunman had fired upon three victims on the street.
Colorado Springs, CO, Nov. 27 — Three fatalities, Nine injured
A police officer was among three killed when Robert Lewis Dear, 59, opened fire on a Planned Parenthood clinic.
San Bernardino, CA, Dec. 2 — 14 fatalities, 17 wounded
Two gunmen, and possibly a third, attacked a holiday party, in which 14 people were killed and at least 17 were injured.