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FBI Study: Most Mass Shooters Are Not Mentally Ill

There are many theories about what motivates mass shooters.One common one holds that every active shooter is mentally ill. But a new study by the FBI calls that notion into question, showing that the vast majority of mass shooters do not have a diagnosed mental illness. The study, released Wednesday, looked at 63 active shooters between 2000 and 2013, focusing on the shooters' behaviors prior to their attacks. While most shooters experienced mental health "stressors"...


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