Illinois researchers Sheldon H. Jacobson and Douglas M. King found that mass-killing events in the United States have occurred at a steady rate for more than a decade, yet the method and timing are random. Photo by L. Brian Stauffer
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Mass killings may have increasing news coverage, but the events themselves have happened at a steady rate for more than a decade, according to a new study by University of Illinois researchers. Furthermore, some types of mass-killing events seem to occur randomly over time, making prediction difficult and response crucial. "One of the things we were hoping to do is give people some clarity. If they hear about an event, they can look at that event in proper context," said Douglas M. King , a senior lecturer of industrial and enterprise systems engineering. He conducted the study with Sheldon H. Jacobson , a professor of computer science. "When you see a mass killing on the news, it captures your attention.
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