October - 2022

CDC Offers Free On-line Workplace Violence Prevention Module for Healthcare Workers

Were you aware the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides a free accredited program offering continuing education credits it describes as being "designed to help healthcare workers better understand the scope and nature of violence in the workplace"? Learning modules encompassed within CDC Course No. WB4525 include "Definition, types, and prevalence" of violence, "Prevention strategies for nurses" and "Prevention strategies for all organizations." This course is particula

Authorities admit parents of teen mass shooter contacted them to confiscate their son's firearm

We previously reported of the October 24th mass shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis which led to the deaths of a 15 year old student and a teacher, the wounding of seven others, and the terrorizing of countless more, in America's latest mass active assailant event. Authorities now admit the parents of the 19 year old deceased gunman, a 2021 graduate of the school who died after getting into a shoot-out with police, contacted law enforcement

Leakage of Violent Intent by St Louis High School Mass Shooter

We have repeatedly discussed the fact that a key element in violence prevention is recognizing leakage of violent intent and taking action to ensure it is reported to upper management in the workplace, the school's administration, and the authorities. Our research has shown that this pre-event leakage of violent intent will frequently be shared openly on social media and elsewhere on the internet. It has now been learned the 19-year-old former student armed with an AR-15 rifl

Three dead at mass shooting inside St. Louis High School

Authorities report that three people are dead including a 19 year old gunman this morning at Central VPA High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Shots rang out just after 9:00 am. Students reported the perpetrator, identified as a former student who graduated in 2021, entered the school with a long gun asking "are you ready to die?" The names of the teacher and student killed and the seven employees and/or students who have been reported to have been either shot or hit with shra

One nurse killed, another nurse and suspect shot at Dallas Methodist Hospital

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration , workplace violence "is a recognized hazard in the health care industry." Two nurses were shot this morning, Saturday, October 21, 2022, near the Labor and Delivery Department at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Both employees who reportedly served as maternity ward nurses were treated for their wounds. One of whom was originally listed in critical condition has unfortunately died as a result of injuries sus

Mass shooting at Southern University Fraternity House

Authorities in Baton Rouge are investigating a mass shooting that occurred today, October 21, 2022, at the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity house located across the street from and close to Southern University's campus entrance and A&M College. Nine people were injured as a result of the incident. The shootings occurred during the time when the university was celebrating homecoming events. This mass shooting continues to drive home the point that violence can erupt at any time and

Warnings are emitted in over 90% of school attacks, per Stoneman Douglas safety commission member

On October 13, 2022, a jury determined that the assailant responsible for the February 14, 2018 assault on Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School involving the shooting deaths of 14 students and three staff members was to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. After the jury returned its verdict, Ryan Petty whose 14 year old daughter Alaina was murdered that dark day and who served as a member of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Committee, had the

5 dead including police officer in Raleigh; 15 year old suspect in custody

Another mass shooting, this time in Raleigh, North Carolina, left five people dead and two wounded on Thursday evening, October 13, 2022. The names of the victims have not been released. After being contained in a barn by law enforcement, the 15-year-old suspect wearing camouflage and toting a rifle was taken into custody. Amongst the dead is an off-duty police officer. Another police office was injured during the rampage. He has since been released from the hospital. The al

Workplace violence incident in Thailand at a child care center leaves more than 35 people dead

Authorities in Thailand report that at least 24 children and 11 adults have been murdered by a gun and knife toting ex-police officer who had been terminated from his job attacked a day care center. The tragedy resulted in the worst mass shooting carried out by a lone assailant in that country's history. Authorities report that on October 6, 2022 the suspect, a 34 year old man, had appeared in court just hours before heading to the day care center to pick up his child. The sh

FDNY 9/11 first responder murdered in another senseless act of workplace violence

Allison Russo-Elling survived the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center while serving as an FDNY first responder on September 11, 2001 only to be murdered due to occupational violence 21 years later. Russo-Elling was stabbed more than a dozen times in what has been described as an unprovoked attack on September 29, 2022. At the time, she was on-the-job and standing outside of FDNY EMS Station 49 in Queens. She was originally appointed to serve as an EMT in 1998. Followin

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