Active Shooter: America Under Fire
Whether due to acts of terrorism, hate, or mental instability, mass shootings have become all too commonplace. This documentary series examines this disturbing phenomenon from the points of view of victims, family members, emergency medical workers and first responders, who bravely risk their own lives in the face of grave danger. Each episode recounts a specific incident using archival footage and in-depth interviews to shine a spotlight on the traumatic events and their aftermath. The results are powerful, eye-opening, and hopefully change-inducing.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Showtime Networks
- Documentary, Suspense
- TV-14
Whether due to acts of terrorism, hate, or mental instability, mass shootings have become all too commonplace. This documentary series examines this disturbing phenomenon from the points of view of victims, family members, emergency medical workers and first responders, who bravely risk their own lives in the face of grave danger. Each episode recounts a specific incident using archival footage and in-depth interviews to shine a spotlight on the traumatic events and their aftermath. The results are powerful, eye-opening, and hopefully change-inducing.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Aurora, Colorado
Fri, Sep 29, 2017 54 mins
Documents the July 20, 2012 mass shooting at a Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colorado with 12 people murdered and 70 injured by 24 year old James Holmes . The shooting occurred at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises.
Episode 2
San Bernardino, California
Fri, Oct 6, 2017 53 mins
Chronicles the December 2, 2015 mass shooting terrorist attack at a government building, Inland Regional Center, in San Bernardino, California where 14 people were murdered and 22 were injured by Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik.
Episode 3
Charleston, South Carolina
Fri, Oct 13, 2017 53 mins
An episode dedicated to the June 17, 2015 hate crime that took place at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (affectionately known as "Mother Emanuel" for its longstanding history in the community) in downtown Charleston, South Carolina whereas 9 people were murdered and 1 injured. The shooter was later arrested without incident.
Episode 4
Washington, D.C.
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 52 mins
Depicts the September 16, 2013 mass shooting that took place at the headquarters of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) inside the Washington Navy Yard where 12 people were fatally shot and 3 injured by 34-year-old Aaron Alexis.
Episode 5
Orlando, Florida
Fri, Oct 27, 2017 57 mins
An episode devoted to the June 12, 2016 terrorist attack at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida where 49 people were murdered & 58 people were injured. Until October 1, 2017, it had been the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Episode 6
Santa Monica, California
Fri, Nov 3, 2017 54 mins
Depicts the June 7, 2013 spree killings that occurred near or on the campus of Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California during which 5 people were fatally shot and 4 injured by 23-year-old John Zawahri.
Episode 7
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Fri, Nov 10, 2017 54 mins
Documents the August 5, 2012 mass shooting hate crime that took place at The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin where 6 people were murdered 4 injured after which the shooter, 40 year old Wade Michael Page took his own life.
Episode 8
Columbine, Colorado
Fri, Nov 17, 2017 58 mins
An episode dedicated to the April 20, 1999 mass shooting that took place at Columbine High School in an unincorporated area of Jefferson County in Columbine, Colorado where 12 students and 1 teacher were murdered & 24 others injured. This shooting would become the basis for the way law enforcement across America would approach active shooter situations.
