Stop The Killing
A deep dive into the case files of former head of the FBI’s Active Shooter program Katherine Schweit; diving deep into true crime revealing the insider’s story of what happened and what went wrong at some of the world's worst mass shootings, empowering listeners along the way. With Co-Host Sarah Ferris.
S6 B1 When Civilians Save Lives: Bondi Beach, Holiday Headlines & Why Awareness Matters
In this bonus episode of Stop the Killing, Sarah shares why she felt compelled to release this previously recorded Thanksgiving episode today — after waking to the devastating news of the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia.
Early reports indicate two gunmen — a father and son — opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. Amid the terror, a civilian, Ahmed Al Ahmed, intervened and wrestled the gun from one of the attackers, an extraordinary act of bravery that undoubtedly saved lives. His courage, and the countless other acts of heroism that day, deserve to be remembered alongside the victims of this horrific event.
Following Sarah’s reflection on Bondi Beach, Katherine Schweit walks listeners through the recent headlines across the United States — a stark reminder of the rise in everyday gun violence: shootings in parking lots, malls, tree-lighting ceremonies, restaurants, and road-rage encounters. These are not the mass-casualty attacks that dominate front-page news, but the far more frequent, unpredictable shootings that end lives and shatter families daily.
Katherine breaks down:
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Why “every neighbourhood” is now potentially vulnerable
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How small disputes escalate into gunfire
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Why situational awareness is essential
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The dangers of anger and firearms in the same moment
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The toll of stress and the holiday season on suicide by firearm
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How we can all be part of the solution this holiday season
This episode is a reminder that civilians can make a difference, heroes walk among us, and awareness — combined with empathy, grace, and responsible gun ownership — can save lives.
To the victims and families affected in Bondi Beach, and to all impacted by gun violence everywhere: our hearts go out to you.
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More insights from Katherine Schweit: Katherine Schweit.
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