Since 31 people were killed earlier this month in two mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, police say at least 30 individuals have been detained on threats of mass shootings. Of those arrested, more than half of the threats were made against schools, universities or hospitals. While not all of the threats involved social media, … [Read more...]
At least 30 arrested for mass shooting threats in past three weeks
Watch: Common traits like childhood trauma, behavioral changes link mass shooters
The Violence Project has studied every U.S. mass shooting since 1966. Its database, which is not publicly available yet, includes 160 mass shooters who have killed four or more people in a public place. Nearly all were male and the average age was 34-years-old. The study found most shooters shared common traits, like experiencing childhood trauma. … [Read more...]
What do we know about mass shooters?
The Violence Project's co-founder Jillian Peterson spoke with Angela Davis in the wake of back-to-back mass shootings this weekend. Their discussion covered the motivations behind these shootings and potential steps towards prevention. Listen to the radio segment from All Things Considered and the Angela Davis Show here. Source: MPR News … [Read more...]
Mass shootings: Experts say violence is contagious, and 24/7 news cycle doesn’t help
"In a nation that has sometimes become numb to mass shootings, people are shaken. Weekend massacres in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, have many looking for ways to stop the carnage, whether through stricter gun control laws, better mental health services or shutting down certain social media platforms. As research suggests that violence, … [Read more...]
‘Do something!’: Mass shootings in Texas and Ohio stun nation: The Morning Rundown
Good morning, NBC News readers. Two mass shootings this weekend — that took place less than 13 hours apart — left at least 29 dead and 53 injured. In their wake, the country is reeling from yet more gruesome scenes of violence and death. Read The Morning Rundown here Source: NBC News Author: Petra Cahill … [Read more...]