# Mass Killings in the US (2023) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 10, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981 "2023-01-10T17:49:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**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:** [August 26, 2023, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/81 "2023-08-26T10:03:45Z")
The Forest Lake Ca shooting is removed as the police killed the killer, resulting in a count of three, not four killed by a single person. 1. 24 August 2023 Uniontown OH, 5\* killed (shot) ([Ohio murder-suicide: Uniontown police say 5 dead in Lake Township](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/25/uniontown-ohio-lake-township-murder-suicide-five-people-dead-murder-suicide/70676981007/)) familicide Incidents: 62 Killed: 302 ---
**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:** [August 26, 2023, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/82 "2023-08-26T23:25:09Z")
1. 26 August 2023 Jacksonville FL, 4\* killed (shot) ([Multiple dead in shooting on Kings Road | 12news.com](https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/jacksonville-mass-shooting-kings-road-saturday/77-5d9117a8-03a6-42e9-8ee1-fffea1e11dfd)) Incidents: 63 Killed: 306 ---
**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:** [August 29, 2023, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/83 "2023-08-29T09:13:15Z")
1. 28 August 2023 Manhattan NY 4\* killed (stabbed) ([Upper West Side man kills wife, kids ages 1 and 3 in murder-suicide: NYPD](https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-murder-suicide-four-dead-w-86th-street-upper-west-side-20230828-n5mx6wtgnncpjnxyvi77bhlbdy-story.html)) Incidents: 64 Killed: 310 ---
**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:** [August 29, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/84 "2023-08-29T12:20:52Z")
A new #60; 1. 6 August 2023 Massapequa NY, 4 killed (DWI/vehicular homicide) ([Massapequa crash: New charges likely after 6-year-old dies from injuries suffered in Sunrise Highway crash on Long Island – NBC New York](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-charges-likely-after-6-year-old-becomes-4th-family-member-to-die-in-long-island-crash/4597152/)) street racing, high on cocaine ---
**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:** [August 29, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/85 "2023-08-29T21:11:48Z")
And also a new #65; 1. 26 August 2023 Joppatowne MD, 4\* killed (shot) ([https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/harford/bs-md-joppatowne-shooting-20230826-2wewatd73nbb3os2xv6ho3xxem-story.html](https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/harford/bs-md-joppatowne-shooting-20230826-2wewatd73nbb3os2xv6ho3xxem-story.html)) familicide ---
**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:** [August 30, 2023, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/86 "2023-08-30T09:14:45Z")
1. 28 August 2023 Allen TX, 4\* killed (not reported) ([Allen family of four found dead in apparent murder-suicide, police say](https://www.fox4news.com/news/allen-murder-suicide-four-dead-aberdeen-drive)) familicide Incidents: 67 Killed: 322 ---
**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:** [September 9, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/87 "2023-09-09T21:54:58Z")
1. 2 September 2023 Seattle WA, 4\* killed (arson) ([Names released of 4 who died in Seattle fire, 3 deaths ruled homicide, 1 suicide](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2023-09-06/name-of-man-who-died-in-seattle-fire-that-killed-4-released-death-ruled-suicide)) familicide/suicide 2. 3 September 2023 Poinciana FL, 4 killed (reckless driving) ([Calls grow for safety improvements in Poinciana after crash killed 4](https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2023/09/07/calls-grow-for-safety-improvements-in-poinciana-after-crash-killed-4/)) unlicensed underaged driver runs stop sigb Incidents: 69 Killed: 330 ---
**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:** [September 19, 2023, 9:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/88 "2023-09-19T09:23:46Z")
1. 18 September 2023 Romeoville IL, 4 killed (shot) ([Romeoville police investigating deaths of 2 adults, 2 kids as murder – NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/romeoville-police-deaths-of-4-people-including-2-kids-were-a-murder-killer-not-believed-to-be-among-the-victims/3230422/)) Incidents: 70 Killed: 334 ---
**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:** [October 5, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/89 "2023-10-05T22:33:58Z")
Two more; 1. 29 September 2023 Glenarden MD, 4 killed (vehicular homicide) ([4 teens killed in stolen Kia crash after police pursuit in Prince George’s – NBC4 Washington](https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/prince-georges-county/4-teens-killed-in-stolen-kia-crash-after-police-pursuit-in-prince-georges/3435512/)) joy riding in a stolen car, evading the police 2. 4 October 2023 Plainsboro NJ, 4\* killed(shot) ([New Jersey family of four dead in possible murder-suicide](https://nypost.com/2023/10/05/new-jersey-family-of-four-dead-in-possible-murder-suicide-2/)) familicide/suicide Incidents: 72 Killed: 343 ---
**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:** [October 19, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/90 "2023-10-19T18:17:10Z")
1. 18 October 2023 Malibu CA, 4 killed (vehicular homicide) ([PCH Malibu California crash: 22-year-old arrested after 4 Pepperdine University students killed in multicar collision - ABC7 Los Angeles](https://abc7.com/pch-crash-malibu-california-pacific-coast-highway/13934049/)) “vehicular homicide with gross negligence” Incidents: 73 Killed: 347 ---
**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:** [October 20, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/91 "2023-10-20T19:57:03Z")
1. 20 October 2023 Toppenish WA, 4\* killed (shot) ([4 dead in shooting near Yakima including gunman, police say](https://news.yahoo.com/4-dead-shooting-near-yakima-023157230.html)) Incidents: 74 Killed: 351 ---
**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:** [October 26, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/92 "2023-10-26T09:03:40Z")
1. 20 October 2023 Toppenish WA, 4\* killed (shot) ([4 dead in shooting near Yakima including gunman, police say](https://news.yahoo.com/4-dead-shooting-near-yakima-023157230.html)) 2. 25 October 2023 Lewiston ME, 7 killed (shot) ([https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/25/us/lewiston-maine-shooting](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/25/us/lewiston-maine-shooting)) active shooter Incidents: 76 Killed: 364 ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/93 "2023-10-26T10:47:38Z")
I thought it was over 20 people killed in the Maine shooting. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2023, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/94 "2023-10-26T11:05:04Z")
The victims have yet to be all accounted for it’s not a score @Monty heres a link for you. > **[Maine Shootings: Police Search for Lewiston Gunman, Saying Death Toll Is...](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/25/us/lewiston-maine-shooting?unlocked_article_code=1.5kw.UXAr.esUNNk9uTRpH&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare)** > > The city was on lockdown early Thursday with an “armed and dangerous” man at large. At least seven people were killed in the first of two shootings, the sheriff said. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2023, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/95 "2023-10-26T12:42:56Z")
I’m not “keeping score”. I was just saying the last news I heard was that over 20 people had been killed in that incident. Thank you for the link. ---
**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:** [October 26, 2023, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/96 "2023-10-26T15:18:15Z")
1. 26 October 2023 Clinton SC, 5 killed (shot) ([5 shot, killed in home near Clinton, North Carolina](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/26/clinton-nc-fatal-shooting-5-dead/71326981007/)) details to follow Incidents: 77 Killed: 369 ---
**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:** [November 9, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/97 "2023-11-09T21:51:46Z")
1. 25 October 2023 Lewiston ME, 18 killed (shot) ([https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/25/us/lewiston-maine-shooting](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/25/us/lewiston-maine-shooting)) active shooter; killer later killed himself after an emotional cooling-off period (not included in count) 2. 26 October 2023 Clinton SC, 5 killed (shot) ([5 shot, killed in home near Clinton, North Carolina](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/26/clinton-nc-fatal-shooting-5-dead/71326981007/)) familicide 3. 8 November Zavala County TX, 7\* killed (vehicular homicide) ([https://abcnews.go.com/US/7-killed-head-crash-involving-suspected-migrant-smuggling/story?id=104733687](https://abcnews.go.com/US/7-killed-head-crash-involving-suspected-migrant-smuggling/story?id=104733687)) running away from the police, speeding, human trafficking Incidents: 78 Killed: 388 ---
**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:** [November 12, 2023, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/98 "2023-11-12T12:19:09Z")
**strong text** 79) 11 November 2023 Houston TX, 6\* killed (reckless driving) ([https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/11/11/houston-texas-crash-dj-hayden-nfl/0bcf7ffe-80db-11ee-b5cc-66c30a3bbb91\_story.html](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/11/11/houston-texas-crash-dj-hayden-nfl/0bcf7ffe-80db-11ee-b5cc-66c30a3bbb91_story.html)) ran a stop light at high speed; one person critically injured may not live Incidents: 79 Killed: 394 **Now is probably the time to ask if these annual lists are welcome here.** ---
**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:** [November 18, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/99 "2023-11-18T23:52:23Z")
1. 17 November 2023 Mentor OH, 4\* killed (shot) ([MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/mentor-trailer-park-shooting-altercation-over-eviction-notice-appears-to-spark-incident/ar-AA1k6SO2)) Incidents: 80 Killed: 398 ---
**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:** [November 19, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981/100 "2023-11-19T16:42:07Z")
1. 18/19 November 2023 Memphis TN, 5\* killed (shot) ([Memphis Police say suspect in shooting of 5 women found dead in his car](https://news.yahoo.com/memphis-police-suspect-shooting-5-143833611.html)) Incidents: 81 Killed: 403 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-us-2023/977981.md?page=6)