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Exploring the Phenomenon of Mass Murder in Public Places

Exploring the Phenomenon of Mass Murder in Public Places

Selina E.M. Kerr, Mary Ann Markey
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 34
ISBN13: 9781799801139|ISBN10: 1799801136|EISBN13: 9781799801146
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0113-9.ch008
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Kerr, Selina E.M., and Mary Ann Markey. "Exploring the Phenomenon of Mass Murder in Public Places." Handbook of Research on Mass Shootings and Multiple Victim Violence, edited by Gordon A. Crews, IGI Global, 2020, pp. 122-155. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-0113-9.ch008

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Kerr, S. E. & Markey, M. A. (2020). Exploring the Phenomenon of Mass Murder in Public Places. In G. Crews (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Mass Shootings and Multiple Victim Violence (pp. 122-155). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-0113-9.ch008

Chicago

Kerr, Selina E.M., and Mary Ann Markey. "Exploring the Phenomenon of Mass Murder in Public Places." In Handbook of Research on Mass Shootings and Multiple Victim Violence, edited by Gordon A. Crews, 122-155. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2020. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-0113-9.ch008

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Abstract

In 2017, fifty-eight individuals attending an outdoor music festival in Las Vegas were shot and killed, whilst hundreds more were injured. In this chapter, the authors explore the phenomenon of mass shootings taking place in entertainment venues or places of worship. These types of venues bring unique challenges in preventing and responding to mass shooting incidents. These authors recommend initiating a threat assessment system or model to assess changes in an individual's behaviors over time. It is of particular importance to evaluate whether the individual has been preparing for an attack. The six case studies reviewed engaged in active preparations beforehand by procuring weapons, writing manifestos and scoping out potential venues to attack. In terms of how to effectively respond to mass shootings in public locations, it is recommended that an emergency management plan with a range of scenarios is devised beforehand. Careful consideration should be given to ways to deal with individuals with special needs and how to communicate with patrons during an emergency situation.

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