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The number of ‘mass shootings’ in the U.S. depends on how you count

March 11, 2016 by timlangeman

Wednesday’s massacre in San Bernardino was the latest mass shooting in America. By some counts — including a heavily cited version — it was the 354th of the year. By a narrower definition, it was the 40th. In light of the headlines about mass shootings, there’s been a growing debate about what should count.

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