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Social Media Use in Relation to Mass Shootings Post-1999
As social media becomes more prevalent, it is important to recognize the platform they can provide perpetrators. For more information on how to report concerning posts on social media, examine the following guide: https://onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org/reporting-online-harassment-to-platforms/ #socialmedia #report #safety #violence Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
When did signs of a crisis begin for mass shooters?
Children often do not have access to effective #MentalHealth support. Our #data shows that 33.5% of perpetrators show signs of crisis years prior to a shooting. Strengthening #CrisisIntervention and mental health support may help prevent future #violence Related Article Here Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Classification of Firearms Purchases
Our #research into mass shootings shows that from 2016-2020, about 43% of firearms brought to the scenes of shootings were purchased from federally licensed dealers. Read more about the conversation behind background checks here: https://norwichbulletin.com/story/news/local/2021/08/02/background-checks-slow-dessp-software-gun-sales-stalled-firearms-ammo/5385344001/ #data #firearms #license Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Prevalence of Assault Rifles
As debates surrounding assault rifle laws continue, our data shows an upward trend in the use of assault rifles during mass shootings. 2021 already saw 3 uses of assault rifles in mass shootings. View this article for more information: https://latimes.com/california/story/2021-07-30/california-long-history-assault-weapon-ban Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Suicidality in relation to Outcome on Scene
Officials state the motivation behind the FedEx shooting was not racial nor ethnic bias, but rather an ‘act of suicidal murder.’ Based on our data, 84% of perpetrators who intended to die during the shooting did so. Read more about the FedEx shooter here. Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
When did mass shootings occur?
Out of 120 cases from 1995-2021, 35% of the shootings occurred in the morning hours between 5-11:59 AM. #data #database #time #hour Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Did victims know the mass shooters
Out of 1,253 victims of mass shootings from 1966-2021, 54.6% did not know the perpetrator. #data #violence #victims #DidYouKnow Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Interest in past mass violence
Out of 180 perpetrators of mass shootings from 1966-2021, 71% did not display an interest in past mass violence. #data #database #DidYouKnow #interest Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Classification of Firearms on Scene
Of the 389 firearms brought to scene by mass shooters from 1966-2021, 55.5% of them were classified as handguns. #data #DidYouKnow #classification #firearms Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations
Did mass shooters have children?
Out of 180 perpetrators of mass shootings from 1966-2021, 28.9% had children of their own. #data #database #children #DidYouKnow Source: Twitter Return to all data visualizations