Midtown Manhattan Shooting: What We Missed Before the Attack
In her latest analysis, former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit dissects the warning signs that preceded the Midtown Manhattan active shooter event—lessons that could reshape how we understand pre‑attack behavior.

The FBI’s latest Active Shooter Report shows a 50% drop in incidents, but is it a true trend? Former FBI executive Katherine Schweit analyzes the data and what it means for law enforcement and community preparedness.

FBI researchers found a decrease from 61 incidents in 2022, to 48 this past year. That's a 21% decrease in two years. The numbers are still higher than in the past decade, but they are moving in the right direction. I attribute that to stronger threat assessment teams, social awareness about warning signs, and better-prepared police and civilians.