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Winder, Georgia Shooting Marks Deadliest School Shooting In 2024

People leave Apalachee High School after a shooting at the school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Winder, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

As of the latest analysis by CNN, the Winder, Georgia shooting marks the 45th school shooting in 2024. This year has seen a total of at least 45 school shootings, with 32 occurring on K-12 campuses and 13 on university and college campuses.

The tragic incident in Winder, Georgia, stands out as the deadliest school shooting of the year. It is one of the 11 school shootings since 2008 that have resulted in four or more deaths. Among these incidents, eight took place on K-12 campuses, while the remaining three occurred on college and university campuses.

Winder, Georgia shooting is the deadliest in 2024.
2024 has seen 45 school shootings, 32 in K-12 and 13 in universities.
11 school shootings since 2008 had four or more deaths.

In 2023, the United States witnessed a record-breaking 82 school shootings, the highest number since CNN began tracking such events in 2008. Of these shootings, 52 were reported on K-12 campuses, while 30 took place on university and college campuses.

CNN defines school shootings as incidents where at least one person, excluding the shooter, is shot on school property. School property, as defined by CNN, includes buildings, fields, lots, stadiums, and buses.

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