# Mass Killings in the United States (2021) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 25, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469 "2021-01-25T16:09:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/41 "2021-04-21T16:20:28Z")
There is a new Number 1. 1. 1 January 2021 Miami FL, 4 killed (reckless driving DWI) ([Teenager faces charges as adult for DUI crash killing 4 in Miami-Dade](https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/04/20/teenager-faces-charges-as-adult-for-dui-crash-killing-4-in-miami-dade/)) Incidents 25 Killed 134 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/42 "2021-04-29T19:02:55Z")
1. 28 April 2021 Boone NC, 5\* killed (shot) ([MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/2-deputies-among-4-killed-in-shooting-at-north-carolina-home/ar-BB1gbBlL)) Incidents 26 Killed 141 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/43 "2021-04-29T22:53:17Z")
A new #26: 1. 25 April 2021 Gwinette County GA, 6 killed (reckeless driving/vehicular homicide) ([https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/driver-charged-homicide-georgia-crash-killed-10-77395070?cid=clicksource\_4380645\_8\_heads\_posts\_headlines\_hed](https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/driver-charged-homicide-georgia-crash-killed-10-77395070?cid=clicksource_4380645_8_heads_posts_headlines_hed)) 2. 28 April 2021 Boone NC, 5\* killed (shot) ([MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/2-deputies-among-4-killed-in-shooting-at-north-carolina-home/ar-BB1gbBlL)) Incidents 27 Killed 147 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/44 "2021-05-07T14:42:53Z")
1. 30 April 2021 German Yownship OH, 4 killed (reckless driving) ([German Twp. police investigating tips from public after crash that killed 4](https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/german-twp-police-continue-investigation-in-crash-that-kill-4/2YXRZWGG5JFMFG7N4ADSLRSETI/)) pp) 3 May 2021 near Point Loma CA, 4 killed (negligent operation of a boat) ([Coast Guard News | Semper nostra optima](https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-responds-to-overturned-vessel-near-point-loma/2021/05/03/)) Incidents 28 Killed 151 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/45 "2021-05-09T21:18:29Z")
pp) 3 May 2021 near Point Loma CA, 4 killed (negligent operation of a boat) ([Coast Guard News | Semper nostra optima](https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-responds-to-overturned-vessel-near-point-loma/2021/05/03/)) 1. 9 May 2021 Colorado Springs, CO 7\* killed (shot) ([Man kills 6, then self, at Colorado birthday party shooting | AP News](https://apnews.com/article/colorado-shootings-17954f1d457aa4c68d461535457fb235)) Incidents 29 Killed 158 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/47 "2021-05-12T16:49:01Z")
1. 10 May 2021 Chesterfield County VA, 6\* (negligent homicide, smoking in bed) ([https://www.wavy.com/news/regional-news/officials-smoking-in-bed-caused-deadly-chesterfield-house-fire-that-killed-4-children-2-women/](https://www.wavy.com/news/regional-news/officials-smoking-in-bed-caused-deadly-chesterfield-house-fire-that-killed-4-children-2-women/)) Incidents 30 Killed 164 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/48 "2021-05-21T17:54:37Z")
1. Before 20 May 2021 Ohio County OH, 4\* killed (shot) ([KSP: 4th victim found dead inside Ohio Co. barn](https://www.14news.com/2021/05/19/ksp-dead-barn-fire-ohio-co/)) Incidents 31 Killed 168 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/49 "2021-05-26T18:08:01Z")
pp) 24 May 2021 West Jefferson OH, 4 killed (shot) ([https://fox8.com/news/4-killed-at-an-apartment-near-columbus/](https://fox8.com/news/4-killed-at-an-apartment-near-columbus/)) AWAITING WORD ON ONE KILLER 1. 26 May 2021 San Jose CA, 9\* killed (shot) ([Ten dead, including gunman, in San Jose rail yard mass shooting; victims identified](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-26/police-swarm-active-shooter-incident-in-san-jose)) Incidents 32 Killed 177 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/50 "2021-05-27T15:37:19Z")
A person died in hospital in California. Another shooting in Texas. 1. 26 May 2021 San Jose CA, 10\* killed (shot) ([Ten dead, including gunman, in San Jose rail yard mass shooting; victims identified](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-26/police-swarm-active-shooter-incident-in-san-jose)) 2. 26 May 2021 Arlington TX, 4\* killed (shot) ([3 found dead in Arlington apartment, 4th victim found in car](https://www.fox4news.com/news/3-found-dead-in-arlington-apartment-4th-victim-found-in-car)) Incidents 33 Killed 183 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/51 "2021-05-27T18:57:45Z")
The Arlington Texas event does not meet the criteria. Future updates will drop it. ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/52 "2021-06-03T00:03:03Z")
2 June 2021 4 killed (shot). [MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/suspect-arrested-in-slayings-of-indiana-woman-3-children/ar-AAKDGAy) ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/53 "2021-06-04T14:26:33Z")
My thanks to **Past Tense.** 1. 2 June 2021 Fort Wayne IN, 4 killed (not reported) ([MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/suspect-arrested-in-slayings-of-indiana-woman-3-children/ar-AAKDGAy)) 2. 3 June 2021 near Greenville NC 4 killed (misdemeanor death by vehicle and for exceeding a safe speed for the conditions) ([Remembering 4 teens killed in head-on crash: Siblings, school athletes and rising graduates](https://www.wral.com/man-charged-after-4-teens-including-brother-and-sister-killed-in-crash-outside-greenville/19710111/)) Incidents 34 Killed 187 ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2021, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/54 "2021-06-05T03:27:55Z")
31 May 2021 Huntersville, NC. 4 killed (shot and stabbed) including perp. [MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/suspect-found-dead-after-three-killed-at-different-locations-in-same-huntersville-community/ar-AAKI9do) ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/56 "2021-06-06T22:49:53Z")
Many thanks again to **PastTense.** The corrected list now shows: 1. Before 1 June 2021 Huntersville NC, 4\* killed (shot) ([MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/suspect-found-dead-after-three-killed-at-different-locations-in-same-huntersville-community/ar-AAKI9do)) 2. 2 June 2021 Fort Wayne IN, 4 killed (not reported) ([MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/suspect-arrested-in-slayings-of-indiana-woman-3-children/ar-AAKDGAy)) 3. 3 June 2021 near Greenville NC 4 killed (misdemeanor death by vehicle and for exceeding a safe speed for the conditions) ([Remembering 4 teens killed in head-on crash: Siblings, school athletes and rising graduates](https://www.wral.com/man-charged-after-4-teens-including-brother-and-sister-killed-in-crash-outside-greenville/19710111/)) 4. 5 June 2021 Lexington KY, 4 killed (vehicular homicide) ([https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/kids-killed-wrong-crash-75-kentucky-78119291](https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/kids-killed-wrong-crash-75-kentucky-78119291)) Incidents 36 Killed 195 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/57 "2021-06-08T00:39:00Z")
N.B. the update to #36. 1. 5 June 2021 Lexington KY, 6\* killed (vehicular homicide) ([https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/kids-killed-wrong-crash-75-kentucky-78119291](https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/kids-killed-wrong-crash-75-kentucky-78119291)) 2. 6 June 2021 Portland OR, 4 killed (shot) ([Police: 4 people fatally shot in home in Portland, Oregon | AP News](https://apnews.com/article/or-state-wire-portland-oregon-shootings-87106bf79abb8163ee8528cf0b19ca7d)) Incidents 37 Killed 201 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/58 "2021-06-15T17:48:28Z")
A late addition as a single person has been charged. 1. 24 May 2021 West Jefferson OH, 4 killed (shot) ([https://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Arrest-made-in-deaths-of-4-found-slain-in-Ohio-16247280.php](https://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Arrest-made-in-deaths-of-4-found-slain-in-Ohio-16247280.php)) and also this: 1. 6 June 2021 Portland OR, 4 killed (shot) ([Police: 4 people fatally shot in home in Portland, Oregon | AP News](https://apnews.com/article/or-state-wire-portland-oregon-shootings-87106bf79abb8163ee8528cf0b19ca7d)) Incidents 38 Killed 205 ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2021, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/59 "2021-06-20T06:11:43Z")
19 June 2021 or before. Herndon, VA. 4 killed (3 plus suicide of perp)? > **[Police investigating apparent triple homicide in Virginia, linked to earlier...](https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/herndon-police-triple-homicide-virginia/2021/06/19/0b387248-d10c-11eb-a7f1-52b8870bef7c_story.html)** > > The victims include two juveniles and an adult, police said. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/60 "2021-06-20T12:15:53Z")
Again, my thanks to **PastTense,** I am sure I would not have caught this one due to the headlines. Please note the Chicago event is pending inclusion, depending on the one killer rule. pp) 15 June 2021 Chicago IL, 4 killed (shot) ([Police: 4 dead, 4 hurt in shooting on Chicago's South Side](https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210615/police-4-dead-4-hurt-in-shooting-on-chicagos-south-side)) Awaiting word on a single killer 1. 19 June 2021 Herdon VAm 4 killed (shot) ([adult, two kids found dead in Herndon home, police confirm | wusa9.com](https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/police-three-found-dead-in-herndon-home-virginia/65-3aea1d53-9c30-4ade-a830-3b9326ef5d1e)) Incidents 39 Killed 209 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/61 "2021-06-21T15:31:04Z")
1. 20 June 2021 Jackson TWP OH, 4\* killed (shot) ([4 family members dead in suspected murder-suicide in Stark County - cleveland.com](https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2021/06/4-family-members-dead-in-suspected-murder-suicide-in-stark-county.html)) Incidents 40 Killed 213 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469/62 "2021-07-01T14:15:22Z")
1. 30 June 2021 Lenoir SC, 4\* killed (shot) ([Police: Man fatally shot sisters, dad before setting home on fire, turning gun on himself – WSOC TV](https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/police-3-people-found-dead-inside-lenior-home-1-unaccounted/4GCUEZC6ORH7TGAHQTBN4NPDUM/)) Incidents 41 Killed 217 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2021/931469.md?page=4)