Attacks on houses of worship don’t happen often, but they do happen. This article looks at the facts surrounding these incidents, highlighting cases of gun violence, homicides, and mass shootings in sacred spaces.

FBI Director Kash Patel has called certain officials back to Washington, DC, to tighten the bureau’s intelligence operations. This memo arrives on the heels of multiple mass shootings, marking a significant change for Patel, who once championed a reduced FBI presence in the nation’s capital.