Report: Most attackers made prior threats

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

WASHINGTON -- One-third of the attackers who terrorized schools, houses of worship or businesses nationwide last year had a history of serious domestic violence, two-thirds had mental health issues and nearly all had made threatening or concerning communications worrying others before they struck, according to a U.S. Secret Service report on mass attacks.

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