Understanding the Complex Factors Behind School Shootings: A Study's Findings

A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that most school shootings orchestrated by teenagers in the US between 1990 and 2016 were not mass casualty events and were often related to community violence. The study found that the majority of these shootings involved handguns and were the result of interpersonal disputes. The researchers emphasize the need for differentiated solutions to address school shootings driven by community violence, as the perpetrators and motivations differ from those of mass shootings. The study also highlights the importance of responsible firearm storage by parents and the potential benefits of investing in community violence intervention programs.