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.

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VALENTINE’S DAY SCHOOL SHOOTING AVERTED: THE TIP THAT STOPPED A TRAGEDY

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Valentine’s Day School Shooting Averted: The Tip That Stopped a Tragedy

An 18-year-old student in Martinsville, Indiana, was arrested before carrying out a planned school shooting—thanks to one crucial tip. The shooter, who idolized past mass killers, had been plotting the attack for over a year, referring to it as “Parkland Part Two.”

🔎 How was the attack stopped before it happened?

📲 What role did an anonymous reporting system play?

💡 What warning signs were overlooked—and what can we learn from them?

Join Katherine Schweit as she breaks down the harrowing details of how a single upstander’s decision to act saved lives.

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