(1) FedEx shooting, Indianapolis, 4/15/2021.
Police say at least 8 people are dead in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility near the airport. At least 8 others were transported to area hospitals, while multiple others went to other hospitals. The alleged shooter is now dead.
Police say at least 8 people are dead in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility near the airport. At least 8 others were transported to area hospitals, while multiple others went to other hospitals. The alleged shooter is now dead.
(3) Some recent words of mine concerning the prevention and reduction of mass shooting related harm:
https://twitter.com/FreedomFriesInc/status/1380287803594997764
(4) Because of a number of factors, violent crime such as mass shootings, domestic or workplace violence, and domestic terrorism, is increasing at the moment.
No one can accurately predict when this trend will change. The need to review your personal safety planning is urgent.
No one can accurately predict when this trend will change. The need to review your personal safety planning is urgent.
(5) I go into some detail about planning here.
Along with manmade disasters, the 2021 hurricane season will probably be worse than average. 6 weeks to go.
https://twitter.com/FreedomFriesInc/status/1377719602881294337
Along with manmade disasters, the 2021 hurricane season will probably be worse than average. 6 weeks to go.
(6) You can find more tips about preparing for incidents at the links below.
Remember: #SeeSomethingSaySomething still works!
cisa.gov/hometown-secur…
ready.gov/public-spaces
ready.gov/Bioterrorism
ready.gov/chemical
ready.gov/explosions
ready.gov/radiological-d…
Remember: #SeeSomethingSaySomething still works!
cisa.gov/hometown-secur…
ready.gov/public-spaces
ready.gov/Bioterrorism
ready.gov/chemical
ready.gov/explosions
ready.gov/radiological-d…
(7) Updates on the FedEx Indy shooting here. Kudos to the Indy Star for dropping the paywall; I hope more outlets do that in future.
19yo Brandon Scott Hole, worked there in 2020 & had been suicidal a year ago, & Mom had reported it to police.
indystar.com/story/news/cri…
19yo Brandon Scott Hole, worked there in 2020 & had been suicidal a year ago, & Mom had reported it to police.
indystar.com/story/news/cri…
(8) FBI investigated him & it appears the case was closed: Please note we will learn more about this in the coming days.
IMO there are tens of thousands of Americans right now who could be a threat in their community. FBI has 30,000 or so staff & very broad responsibilities.
IMO there are tens of thousands of Americans right now who could be a threat in their community. FBI has 30,000 or so staff & very broad responsibilities.
(9) I'm seeing signs that some in the media are immediately looking to see if there was any racial motive. CNN has pointed out some of the victims were Sikhs (most Sikhs are of South Asian descent.)
To someone outside the USA this practice seems bizarre.
To someone outside the USA this practice seems bizarre.
(10) The US has always been a racially diverse country & esp. so since 1945. All our English-speaking countries are diverse, & like most Americans, most of us are used to living in a diverse society.
I do know why CNN is reporting on the religion of the victims, of course.
I do know why CNN is reporting on the religion of the victims, of course.
(11) CNN is of the left; other outlets are of the right; and both sides salivate at the chance to make political hay out of every tragedy.
Anyone who uses common sense knows that not every shooting is race-based. If it turns out the shooter showed evidence of racism, okay.
Anyone who uses common sense knows that not every shooting is race-based. If it turns out the shooter showed evidence of racism, okay.
(12) It may turn out he carried out a murder-suicide at his former workplace bc he had a severe mental illness. I don't KNOW, & nor do you.
I can, however, speak from experience about seeing a racially motivated mass shooting near my home.
I can, however, speak from experience about seeing a racially motivated mass shooting near my home.
(13) On March 15, 2019 a mass murderer targeted two mosques in Christchurch, NZ, killing 51 innocents & injuring 50 more. He was apprehended & pleaded guilty. We will keep him locked up.
He had referred to the people as "kebabs" & he hated them for their race & their religion.
He had referred to the people as "kebabs" & he hated them for their race & their religion.
(14) Based on my upbringing, decades of life, & that incident, I never tolerate racism or religious bigotry. 3/15 made me step it up a notch & take even more interest in the reporting of & law enforcement action against political violence / domestic terrorism. Of any flavor.
(15) False claims of racism do nothing to help in the fight against it.
Regardless of motive, this mass murder event in Indianapolis is beyond tragic for all those directly affected.
My message is to do what you can to reduce risk to you & your family. It CAN happen to you.
Regardless of motive, this mass murder event in Indianapolis is beyond tragic for all those directly affected.
My message is to do what you can to reduce risk to you & your family. It CAN happen to you.
(16) This website is a handy source of info early on in a case like this. There are some parts I would take issue with but the useful facts are worth it.
Interesting that police were involved with him in 2013, when he was about 11-12.
heavy.com/news/brandon-h…
Interesting that police were involved with him in 2013, when he was about 11-12.
heavy.com/news/brandon-h…
(17) In the last few mins I've seen there was a shooting at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan. One person is stable after being injured, & the mall has now been made safe.
Always take a breath before reacting politically. Focus on the main threats. Seek facts not hearsay.
Always take a breath before reacting politically. Focus on the main threats. Seek facts not hearsay.
(18) At FedEx the first 911 call was received at 11.07pm. Shift change was 11.30pm. A witness referred to being "between" shifts. Some were on a meal break.
It's often hard to fill a 3rd shift. Employers may offer a double shift to workers. The pandemic has led to shortages...
It's often hard to fill a 3rd shift. Employers may offer a double shift to workers. The pandemic has led to shortages...
(19) In all our pandemic-affected countries there are new & different kinds of labor shortage, even in a big country like the USA.
I'm NOT alleging this shooter was stressed out by it. I'm commenting on the overall workplace environment, everywhere.
I'm NOT alleging this shooter was stressed out by it. I'm commenting on the overall workplace environment, everywhere.
(20) There is a public interest in the national issue of workplace health and safety during the pandemic. Especially in the healthcare sector. FedEx is part of the transportation & services sector. International borders are also a part of this threat picture.
(21) Workers in all kinds of industries are at increased risk of all the usual health and safety issues that occur in the workplace. I'm thinking of the victims and survivors.
Employers have a duty of care toward staff, their families, customers, partners, & investors.
Employers have a duty of care toward staff, their families, customers, partners, & investors.
(22) These are the kinds of issues that should be getting attention, instead of going looking for gun law and race-based angles that might not even be relevant.
I will continue in a new thread:
I will continue in a new thread:
https://twitter.com/FreedomFriesInc/status/1383192625931460609
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