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woman face turned to right caption "Nah, there was a shooter at The Mall of America and they decided to take a family photo" (l) Mall of America building with sign (c) man standing holding camera taking family photo caption "Nah, there was a shooter at The Mall of America and they decided to take a family photo" (r)

‘Maybe they just wanted a last picture together’: People filmed trying to take ‘family photo’ while on lockdown at mall during shooting, sparking debate

'Probably tourists tryna get the American experience.'

On Aug 9, 2022 by Grace Stanley

IRL
classroom door lock mechanism being put in place caption "this got installed on my classroom door" (l) woman speaking in classroom caption "I'm heartbroken" (c) classroom door with lock in place caption "this got installed on my classroom door" (r)

‘Not complaining that we got a new safety measure; I am just upset that *this* is the solution’: Teacher shows new door lock to protect against shooters

'Very excited to explain this to my kids.'

On Aug 3, 2022 by Melina Khan

IRL Tech
police officer with gun drawn looks at phone screen with punisher skull flag logo

Uvalde cop seen with Punisher lock screen goes viral (updated)

A lock screen image says 1,000 words.

On Jul 13, 2022 by David Covucci

Tech
Highland Park, Illinois, USA 4th of July parade shooting

Why the far-right is desperate to push false claims that recent mass shooters were trans

The suspect wore women's clothing to avoid detection, police said.

On Jul 6, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

IRL Tech
scott adams with tweet that reads "The Highland shooting and every Fentanyl overdose death among the young are teaching us the same lesson, and we refuse to learn it. It's difficult, but I'm qualified to give you this lesson (unfortunately). This won't be easy to read."

Dilbert guy goes full doomer on America’s mass shooting epidemic, suggests quarantined, ‘Lord of the Flies’ island for teen boys

Adams said he 'chose' to watch his stepson die.

On Jul 6, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
fireworks (l) young woman walking at night with caption "watch me vlog my walk home in philly making jokes as i unknowingly walked through a shooting while joking about walking through what seemed like a shooting" (c) police on street (r)

‘This is peak American experience’: Woman films self unknowingly strolling through Fourth of July shooting

'This is the funniest and saddest thing I've watched.'

On Jul 6, 2022 by Jack Alban

IRL Tech
person casting ballot at poll station others voting blurred behind with tweet by Ann Brenoff top center caption "I am sorry this happened to you and to everyone else there. It's awfu; and these shootings just keep coming at us. Please register to vote if you haven't already. Tell your friends too. Your generation is our last hope"

Ex-HuffPost editor tells mass shooting victim to vote to avoid getting shot again

It's the strangest take.

On Jul 5, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
hand holding pill (l) woman in car (c) hand holding bullet (r)

‘I have to go through more steps to refill and pick up my Adderall prescription’: Teacher says it’s easier to buy a gun than it is to fill her Adderall prescription

'I've purchased both and can confirm it's easier to buy a gun.'

On Jun 6, 2022 by Grace Stanley

IRL
person in vehicle (l) the Cheesecake Factory sign (c) person inset on an interview of them in the Cheesecake Factory parking lot (r)

‘It boggles my mind’: There was a shooting at a Cheesecake Factory—a server says they had to return to work 2 days later

'It's really hard to walk through the place.'

On Jun 6, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

Internet Culture
Vietnam vet grandpa holding out knife in group with police outside caption "I got a knife."

‘Let’s see how brave you all are with your guns’: Grandfather of Uvalde shooting victim confronts police

'He is hurting.'

On Jun 2, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL
Ulvade Texas Robb Elementary School sign outside with Reddit post by justalazygamer centered caption "Admins take no action while /r/conspiracy spreads lies & hate towards the parents of the Ulvade shooting victims. This is one of their mods targeting a biological father and a step-father. Comments in the thread complain the fathers don't cry the way the subreddit wants."

Sandy Hook truther moderates Reddit’s big conspiracy forum—and is already trying to spread doubt over Uvalde shooting

The subreddit has 1.7 million subscribers

On May 31, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
sheriff walking with child

‘Make sure he isn’t a victim himself’: Police faces backlash for publishing mugshot of a minor who made school shooting threat

The police involved defended their decision to publish the image.

On May 31, 2022 by Camryn Garza

Tech
A man in a cowboy hat speaking into numerous microphones

Texas official stirs outrage after saying Uvalde investigation has kept him from his hugging his kids at night

'Not being able to go home and hug your kids is not the same as not being able to EVER hug your kid again.'

On May 26, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Robb Elementary School in Ulvade Texas after shooting, cop putting hand out to parent (l) Robb Elementary School in Ulvade Texas after shooting, cop pushing arm into parent forcing him to back up (c) Robb Elementary School in Ulvade Texas after shooting, hand up making parent move (r)

‘Our kids are in there’: Police under fire as videos show them delaying going after Uvalde school shooter, using force on parents

'Imagine trying to spin this as a tactical win.'

On May 26, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
Quinta Brunson with tweet inset "wild how many people have asked for a school shooting episode of the show I write. people are that deeply removed from demanding more from the politicians they've elected and are instead demanding 'entertainment.' I can't ask 'are yall ok' anymore because the answer is 'no'."

‘Abbott Elementary’ fans are requesting school shooting episode from show creator Quinta Brunson

'this country is rotting our brains. im sad about it.'

On May 26, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

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