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#violence
7 events across 6 weeks
0
Damage
6
Hype
1
Noise
2.2
Avg Dmg
36.1
Avg Hype
WEEK 71
May 3 – 9
HYPE
2026-05-03
White House Correspondent Dinner Shooting Suspect on Suicide Precautions
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
41.3
WEEK 60
Feb 15 – 21
HYPE
2026-02-20
Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian American Teen
international · narrow
Damage
2.8
Hype
31.6
WEEK 57
Jan 25 – 31
HYPE
2026-01-30
SUV with Trump Flag Plows into Girl at Anti-ICE School Protest
Norm Erosion Only
single state · narrow
Damage
3.7
Hype
32.5
NOISE
2026-01-30
Man Charged for Spraying Vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
WEEK 48
Nov 23 – 29
HYPE
2025-11-28
National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom Dies After DC Shooting
federal · narrow
Damage
2.1
Hype
75.3
WEEK 21
May 18 – 24
HYPE
2025-05-23
Shooting Near Jewish Museum in Washington Kills Israeli Embassy Staff
Damage
3.8
Hype
26.3
WEEK 6
Feb 2 – 8
HYPE
2025-02-08
Person Stabbed at LA Student Protest Over Immigration Policies
local · narrow
Damage
0.5
Hype
28.5
Damage
2.8
Hype
17.1