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So where's all the "coverage" of the Chippewa county WI shooter? (Original Post) Archae Jul 2019 OP
Probably a family thing? "nothing to see here, move on...." dawg day Jul 2019 #1
So far it looks like a murder-suicide - it didn't occur in a public space The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #2
Familycides always garner less coverage. maxsolomon Jul 2019 #3
Random shooters get more coverage because they are more dramatic. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2019 #4
Not to worry, Wisconsin Cirque du So-What Jul 2019 #5

dawg day

(7,947 posts)
1. Probably a family thing? "nothing to see here, move on...."
Mon Jul 29, 2019, 04:14 PM
Jul 2019

These sensation-seeking killers know to kill randomly in a public place.

But of course, most "mass-killings" are one man (or sometimes boy) killing his family members.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,735 posts)
2. So far it looks like a murder-suicide - it didn't occur in a public space
Mon Jul 29, 2019, 04:14 PM
Jul 2019

and might have been motivated by personal issues; maybe that's why it didn't get as much press coverage.

maxsolomon

(33,345 posts)
3. Familycides always garner less coverage.
Mon Jul 29, 2019, 04:20 PM
Jul 2019

But the overall toll is just as large, or larger.

Sorry we're not living up to your standards.

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