shooters

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In recent years there have been two high-profile prosecutions of parents of school shooters, but such accountability remains an under-used tactic by district attorneys.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Adam Lankford, a criminologist at the University of Alabama who has studied the global proliferation of mass shootings, said the internet gives broad access to online communities where mass shooters are idolized.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Many of the eight possible release areas have moorland used for driven grouse-shooting, a traditional field sport where red grouse, which golden eagles eat, are driven towards shooters by beaters.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“One of the most brilliant shooters that you’ll ever see made an incredible, legendary March shot,” Hurley said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A few shooters stood at attention, the heel of the gun resting on the ground.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli