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flag Gun violence at U.S. houses of worship remained rare in 2025, with 50 incidents reported, mostly involving personal disputes or robbery, not ideology.

flag In 2025, violence at U.S. houses of worship remained rare but drew attention after shootings at a Minnesota Catholic school and a Michigan Mormon church, marking the 50th gun-related incident at such sites this year across 31 states. flag Over the past 25 years, about 380 incidents at religious institutions resulted in roughly 490 deaths and 170 injuries, with most killings involving a single victim and stemming from personal disputes, domestic violence, or robbery rather than ideology. flag Guns were used in about 68% of incidents, and Christian churches accounted for 97% of cases due to their prevalence. flag While ideologically motivated attacks—like those in Sutherland Springs, Pittsburgh, and Charleston—have been among the deadliest, they remain uncommon. flag Experts say such violence is still rare, and people are more likely to face gun violence at home. flag Data collection began around 2022, and no clear long-term trend has emerged.

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