A Comparative Analysis of Foiled and Completed Mass Shootings

This study provides a comparative analysis of foiled and completed mass shootings in the United States between 2000 and 2019. Specifically, this work quantitatively examines differences in mass shooting perpetrator, motivation, and target characteristics. Findings identify significant predictors of...

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Published in:American journal of criminal justice 2021-04, Vol.46 (2), p.187-208
Main Author: Silva, Jason R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative analysis
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Fame
General public
Gun violence
Law and Criminolgy
Law enforcement
Mass murders
Policy making
Shootings
Workplaces
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Summary:This study provides a comparative analysis of foiled and completed mass shootings in the United States between 2000 and 2019. Specifically, this work quantitatively examines differences in mass shooting perpetrator, motivation, and target characteristics. Findings identify significant predictors of foiled mass shootings including student-aged perpetrators, dyads, fame and ideological motivations, as well as school and religious targets. Completed mass shootings more often involved perpetrators with a criminal history, victim-specific motivations, and targeting workplace or open-space locations. A discussion of findings highlights implications for scholars, law enforcement, policymakers, and the general public.
ISSN:1066-2316
1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/s12103-020-09552-2