History is full of lessons about the consequences of oppression and that’s a big part of what has shaped my thoughts about this event. It isn’t necessary to condone or encourage violence to understand the historical role it plays when people feel otherwise powerless. In this case, we might not know the shooter’s motive but we understand the economic and systemic realities that are framing how a lot of people feel about this.
The shooter will likely be brought to justice in one way or another. I’m much more concerned about the mounting problems that have created a bleak future that can push desperate people to take extreme actions.