Tag Archive for: Handgun/pistol

‘Sandy Hook Promise’ Helped Prevent School Shooting at Middle School

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Empowering students to speak up when they see or hear plans for an attack, any mentioning of plans to inflict violence on another student, or […]

Two Students Commit Mass Shooting at School

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 2 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm or targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Recommendations for Avoiding Future Attacks School resource officers are important in the prevention and response to school campus violence. […]

Struggling Student Shoots School Principal

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned 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. Recommendations for Avoiding Future Attacks Assess and invest in school climate. Struggling Student Shoots School Principal School Information What […]

Student Arrested for Threat and Gun at School

How was the attack averted? had conversation about plans/violent threats reported, was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is essential that every student has at least one adult in their school community that they trust enough […]

Student Arrested for Threatening Two Middle School Students and Mass Violence

How was the attack averted? had conversation about plans/violent threats reported, had social media post/entry/video reported, was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is essential that every student has at least one adult in their school community that they trust enough to share concerning behavior with. […]

Student Threatened Shooting Year Before Bringing Gun to School and Firing One Shot

How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Suspect had previously been treated for mental health problems. Recommendations for Avoiding Future Attacks Assess and invest in school climate. Student Threatened Shooting Year Before Bringing Gun to School and Firing One Shot School Information What best describes the area where the school is […]

Student Arrested After Changing Mind on Planned Attack

How was the attack averted? changed his/her mind on his/her own volition, was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Bomb/Explosive, Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is essential that every student […]

Student Planned Mass Violence Attack at High School

How was the attack averted? was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Bomb/Explosive, Firearm, Knives How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Social media monitoring can identify individuals on the pathway to violence. Resources and community culture permitting, consider adopting a defensive social media monitoring […]

Teenager Planned Mass Shooting Then Suicide at High School

How was the attack averted? had conversation about plans/violent threats reported, Other, was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is essential that every student has at least one person in their school community they trust enough […]

Three Students Arrested Following Violent Threats

How was the attack averted? had social media post/entry/video reported, was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Firearm How many suspects were involved with the plot? 3 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. Educate all members of the school community (students, parents, […]