
561. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events
Freakonomics Radio
Student Discovers Loaded Handgun at High School in Ohio
A student at a high school in Ohio found a bullet on a toilet seat, which led to the discovery of a loaded handgun, three loaded magazines, a hit list, and a written plan to commit a shooting by another student. This incident highlighted the importance of taking preventive actions against mass and school shootings, as they are often cries for help disguised as public suicides. Recognizing signs and having someone to talk to can help prevent these attacks.
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