Table 5.
Gender of mass shooters in overall sample.
| Gender | Shooter 1 | Percent (%) | Shooter 2 | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man | 1,203 | 55.3 | 238 | 50.1 |
| Woman | 16 | 0.7 | 8 | 1.7 |
| Unknown | 956 | 44.0 | 229 | 48.2 |
| Total | 2,175 | 100 | 475 | 100 |
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