Mass Shooting is a criminal justice term just like Serial Killer....
A Serial Killer is labeled when more than 3 different victims at different times are killed with same MO.
A Mass Shooting is when more than 3 victims are killed at the same time, same place, by same shooter.
It is criminal justice terminology and not someone just labeling for media purposes. A quick view for the community of what is happening and how to interpret it.
The Murder/Suicide of domestic violence gives the crime perspective...it is different from a random shooter who kills a restaurant full of people who are strangers...and may still be on the loose.
Yes, it’s repugnant but it gives all hearing the news a perspective on the type of crime and if they are in danger, if they live in the area. Nothing out of the ordinary and used nationwide.
Thank you. Always glad to learn. :)
Do you have a source for your definitions?