There were more mass shootings in 2021 than in any other previous year. 2021 set a new record for mass shootings in America with 692 shootings that involved 4 or more victims not including the shooter. This represents a single year increase of 13% more mass shootings compared to 2020, and an 81% increase in mass shootings over 5 years ago. 2022 was 2nd most in US history with 646 mass shootings. Mass shootings have almost doubled in the last 5 years.