"Though the motivations in these particular cases likely differ, the suspects of these shootings, and others like it, have a lot in common, according to James Densley and Jillian Peterson, co-founders of The Violence Project. Their research organization studies gun violence, mass shootings and violent extremism. "Usually what's motivating these … [Read more...]
2 mass shootings — 1,700 miles apart but bound by startling similarities
What Do We Know About Mass Shootings?
In the following interview, Tommy Tucker discusses mass shooters and the things we have learned about them with Jillian Peterson. Listen here. Author: Tommy Tucker Source: WWL First News … [Read more...]
The Mehdi Show
"Experts cite a “social contagion” factor around mass shootings, but “It’s about not giving perpetrators the stage they’re looking for," says Dr Jillian Peterson. "These are public performances meant to go viral. If we can … focus on policy change, that’s much better." Watch Here. Source: The Mehdi Show … [Read more...]
Mass shooters are increasingly attacking ‘soft targets’ such as supermarkets. Experts say securing them will be difficult
"'Once one shooting gets a lot of media attention, it becomes a blueprint that future shooters follow," Peterson says. "Individuals who are on the edge and looking for answers see themselves in other perpetrators, and they are looking for the same fame and attention.'" The following article discusses the increase of mass shootings at supermarkets … [Read more...]
Buffalo is latest mass shooting by gunman wearing body armor
"The Violence Project database doesn’t show a clear correlation with body armor and the number of victims. But such gear can enable attackers to shoot longer and is a symbolic way to adhere to societal expectations of what a mass shooting looks like, said James Densley, a criminal justice professor at Metro State University in Minnesota who … [Read more...]