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Gun violence at U.S. houses of worship remained rare in 2025, with 50 incidents reported, mostly involving personal disputes or robbery, not ideology.
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.
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.
Guns were used in about 68% of incidents, and Christian churches accounted for 97% of cases due to their prevalence.
While ideologically motivated attacks—like those in Sutherland Springs, Pittsburgh, and Charleston—have been among the deadliest, they remain uncommon.
Experts say such violence is still rare, and people are more likely to face gun violence at home.
Data collection began around 2022, and no clear long-term trend has emerged.
La violencia con armas de fuego en los lugares de culto de Estados Unidos siguió siendo rara en 2025, con 50 incidentes reportados, en su mayoría relacionados con disputas personales o robos, no con ideología.