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Give me the total murders, not cherry picked, that are commited by whites versus blacks, Dodger Blue.JohnnyYou » Today, 8:14 am » wrote: ↑ Ponder who are the mass shooters in this country. Search It.. Fact Check It..
Mass shooters in the United States do not share a single, monolithic profile, but extensive databases—such as those compiled by the The Violence Project Mass Shooter Database and the National Institute of Justice—reveal strong, consistent trends in demographics, life history, and pre-attack behaviors.1. DemographicsGender: Overwhelmingly male. Data shows that approximately 95% to 98% of public mass shooters are men.Age: The average age ranges between 33 and 35 years old, though perpetrators span from minors to the elderly.Race: Perpetrators represent the diverse racial breakdown of the U.S. Roughly 52% to 55% of public mass shooters are White, 17% to 21% are Black, with the remainder composed of Latino, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Native American individuals.2. Life History and BackgroundTrauma: A vast majority of shooters experienced severe childhood trauma, such as domestic violence, physical or sexual abuse, or parental suicide.Prior Criminality: Over 60% have a prior criminal record and a history of documented violence (including domestic violence) prior to the shooting.Mental Health: While mental health issues are common, they are rarely the sole cause. A clear crisis point or escalation of despair—often compounded by job loss, a personal crisis, or failed relationships—typically precedes the event.Military Experience: Roughly 25% to 28% of mass shooters have a history of serving in the U.S. military.3. Pre-Attack BehaviorsStudy and Planning: Studies show that a significant portion of shooters deeply study past mass shootings or are radicalized online, often seeking validation and infamy.Leakage and Warning Signs: A majority of perpetrators exhibit clear warning signs before the attack—such as making threats, attempting suicide, or leaking their intentions to friends, family, or online platforms.Leaking to the Public: Because of these warning signs, experts emphasize that pre-attack planning is often observable, which provides critical opportunities for intervention by friends, family, or law enforcement.4. Variations by LocationThe profile of a shooter can also vary depending on the target location:School Shooters: Typically current or former students at the targeted school, and are generally younger.House of Worship: Generally skew older and are more likely to be motivated by hate or specific extremist ideologies.Workplace: Often current or former employees carrying out targeted attacks against specific coworkers or management.Felony-Related/Gang-related: Often young men with extensive criminal records.