Mass shooting in backyard kills 4, injures 6; gunman at large

[Irving]

I think sneaked is grammatically correct.

Which part of this doesn't qualify as a mass shooting?

[Justin]

I think sneaked is grammatically correct.

Which part of this doesn't qualify as a mass shooting?

FBI definition, iirc, is 3 or more dead, not including the shooter.

That said, I think there's a pretty obvious difference between a shooting with multiple victims that is an outgrowth of general criminal douchebaggery (e.g. gang members shooting each other) vs. the traditional perception that a mass shooting generally has a more random source, and is aimed at victims that are chosen for reasons other than those related to a criminal enterprise.

[eddiememphis]

That said, I think there's a pretty obvious difference between a shooting with multiple victims that is an outgrowth of general criminal douchebaggery (e.g. gang members shooting each other) vs. the traditional perception that a mass shooting generally has a more random source, and is aimed at victims that are chosen for reasons other than those related to a criminal enterprise.

Haha! That's what you think!

Any gun that has more than one round fired for any purpose is a mass shooting and is causing every problem in the world. Duh.

You need to read Vox and Mother Jones for the real scoop.