We have repeatedly addressed what a threat to safety domestic violence poses in our nation's workplaces and schools. Deadly assaults on innocent people by disgruntled partners put the safety of all at risk, as Monday's active shooter episode on the campus of Texas A&M University reveals. Two sisters, Abbany Matts, 20, and Deja Matts, 19, were shot dead and authorities say domestic violence is believed to be the motive. (Sisters Abbaney and Deja Matts were murdered at Texas A&

Note: Recently, the rapper Eminem released his "Darkness” video which specifically addressed the May 18, 2018 Santa Fe High School mass shooting. The video to this song has been played over 16 million times in the four days it has been on You Tube. "Darkness" is the first song released from Eminem's "Music to Be Murdered By" album. (WVPI guest blogger Scot Rice and his wife Flo, recovering from near-fatal injuries sustained 5/18/18 while at work). By: Scot Rice, Santa Fe, Tex

A school teacher was shot dead by her estranged husband at work a few years back. Two children were caught up in the crossfire: One student survived, the second unfortunately did not. Then the killer committed suicide. This devastating case of workplace violence took place in a special education classroom in California. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that homicide accounts for 8 percent of all workplace deaths. As grim a statistic that is, the situation for women is e

Another deadly school shooting occurred today, this time at Texas A&M University leaving two people dead and one wounded. It is not known as of yet whether the victims were employees or students. The story is developing. Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/dead-hurt-shooting-texas-university-commerce-residence-hall/story?id=68727234

Please watch the following brief video concerning the growing epidemic that is workplace violence in America today: