"Police say Monday's holiday mass shooting had been planned for weeks. Seven people died and dozens were injured as Robert Crimo III fired as many as 70 rounds into the crowd from a Highland Park rooftop. The shooter accessed the roof via a fire escape ladder, then fled the scene wearing women’s clothing. An AR-15-type weapon was used n the … [Read more...]
July 4 Shooting – Blood, Carnage, Horrific
Communication of Intent to Do Harm Preceding Mass Public Shootings in the United States, 1966 to 2019
Key Points Question: What factors are associated with a mass shooting perpetrator’s decision to communicate their intent to do harm? Findings: This cross-sectional study of 170 perpetrators found that nearly half leaked their plans, with 44.3% of them leaking specific plans about a mass shooting. Leakage was associated with receiving counseling … [Read more...]
Podcast: The Patterns Behind Mass Shootings and the Creation of The Violence Project
We all have events or situations in our childhood that shape who we are today. While many are uplifting, there are less fortunate people who encountered childhood trauma, setting them off track to commit some of the most upsetting crimes. Dr. Jillian Peterson, President and Co-Founder of The Violence Project, has dedicated her career to … [Read more...]