College student in Florida posted concerning comments online was arrested with duffel bag containing a firearm and ammunition.

Basic Information Title this case: College student in Florida posted concerning comments online was arrested with duffel bag containing a firearm and ammunition. Information Sources News   Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Daytona Beach Location of school (state) Florida What best describes the area […]

UNLV gunman had list of targets

Basic Information Title this case: UNLV gunman had list of targets Information Sources News   Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Las Vegas Location of school (state) Nevada What best describes the area where the school is located? Urban Type of School Public Grade/education level […]

Threat suspect in MN surrendered after SWAT breached his home.

Basic Information Title this case: Threat suspect in MN surrendered after SWAT breached his home. Information Sources News   Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (state) Minnesota What best describes the area where the school is located? Suburban Type of School Public Grade/education level College/University Select […]

Shooter Stopped by Being Tackled by Victim

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Persons who become increasingly socially isolated and withdrawn, consumed with social media sites that promote violence and hate, and develop a “new” interest in weapons should be referred to mental health professionals for assistance. Research conducted by the U.S. Secret Service indicates some perpetrators […]

College Student Shoots and Kills 10 in Writing Class

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. Research conducted by the U.S. Secret Service indicates some perpetrators of completed school attacks were motivated by a desire to emulate previous mass attackers. Social media monitoring can identify individuals on the pathway […]

Nursing Student Kills 2 other Students and then Herself

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Resources and community culture permitting, contact gun store […]

Man Charged in Plot to Kill Women in Campus Shooting

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm, Knives How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Threats of targeted school violence are not always current students. Former students, employees and contractors, and individuals loosely or not at all affiliated with […]

Student Shoots Financial Aid Staff Member

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Research by the U.S. Secret Service indicates that […]

Armed Man Surrenders After Standoff with Police on College Campus

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained, was talked out of committing the attack What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm, Other, Vehicle How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate […]

Man Brings Explosive Devices to University Hospital

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Blunt force object, Bomb/Explosive, Knives How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting “See Something, Say Something” is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of the school […]