It was the country’s 4th mass killing this year, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
The nation is already witnessing the second-highest number on record of mass killings and deaths to this point in a single year.
Only 2023 had more, with six mass killings and 39 deaths at this point last year.
The year ended with 42 mass killings and 217 deaths, making it one of the deadliest years on record.
According to the database as of Tuesday, there have been 578 mass killings since 2006, in which 3,009 people died and 2,037 people were injured.
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The Associated Press, USA, Northeastern University, FBI, Police, Authorities
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U.S, Joliet , Illinois, Chicago, Texas, Houston, California, Reedley, Fresno