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‘Active shooter’ incidents on the rise
The FBI study defined “active shooters” as a person or people “actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people” in a “populated area.” That is different from mass shooting incidents, which include any shooting in which more than three people are killed. It also excluded domestic violence and drug and gang-related violence. Of the […]
Deadly attacks prompt new training
The Oregon high school incident occurred five days after a shooting at Seattle Pacific University in Washington left one student dead, and slightly more than two weeks after a May 23 killing spree near the University of California, Santa Barbara, claimed seven lives, including the perpetrator. A study by Mr. Nichols and others published by […]
30 mass killings, 137 victims: A typical year
“Everyone is always asking ‘Why are these mass killings increasing?’ ” says criminologist James Alan Fox, professor of criminology at Northeastern University. “They are not.” The perception of a dramatic increase is understandable given the attention killings receive, says Fox, professor of criminology at Northeastern University and co-author of Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder.
Are mass killings on the increase? Criminologist says no
Oakland is reeling after a gun rampage at a small religious college left seven people dead. Six months ago, eight people died in a shooting in Seal Beach, California. And just over a year ago, an attack targeting Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona left six dead and 13 injured.