Washington: More than 40,000 people were shot in the United States in 2025, resulting in over 14,600 deaths and at least 26,100 injuries, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the Gun Violence Archive (GVA). The nonprofit organization recorded at least 407 mass shooting incidents during the year, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun-related violence across the nation.

According to Philippines News Agency, the Gun Violence Archive, which was established in 2013 to provide public access to accurate information on gun-related violence in the US, defines mass shootings as incidents where four or more people are killed or injured, excluding the shooter. The data indicates a significant impact on minors, with 224 children aged 11 and below killed and 461 wounded. Among adolescents aged 12 to 17, at least 1,030 were killed, while 2,733 sustained injuries.

The figures from the GVA encompass gun-related homicides, murders, accidental shootings, and defensive gun use, but do not account for suicides. However, preliminary estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that more than 24,000 firearm-related suicides occurred in 2025.

Despite reports of a steady decline in shooting-related deaths and injuries over the past four years, the statistics reveal that gun violence remains prevalent. Excluding suicides, more than 110 individuals were killed or injured by gunfire each day on average in 2025, according to local media reports.