Historical Events tagged with "workplace violence"

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Crime & Law

Shooting at YouTube Headquarters in California

April 3rd, 2018 7 years ago

A 38-year-old woman opened fire at YouTube's headquarters in San Bruno, California, injuring three people before taking her own life. The shooting occurred in the company's campus area at around 12:45 PM. Authorities reported that the gunwoman was identified as Nasim Aghdam, who had expressed grievances against YouTube's policies online before the incident. Law enforcement officials responded quickly to the scene, securing the area and assisting the victims.

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Crime & Law

Goleta Postal Facility Shooting Incident

January 30th, 2006 19 years ago

A shooting at the Goleta postal facility resulted in the deaths of seven employees, each executed by the shooter, Jennifer San Marco, a former employee of the facility. Following the horrific act, San Marco took her own life inside the building. The incident caused widespread panic and raised concerns about workplace violence, the mental health of employees, and gun control in the United States.

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Crime & Law

Postal Employee Patrick Sherrill Commits Mass Shooting

August 20th, 1986 38 years ago

Patrick Sherrill, a postal worker in Edmond, Oklahoma, opened fire on his colleagues with a handgun, killing 14 of them and injuring several others. This violent act occurred during his shift at the post office. Following the shooting, Sherrill took his own life, resulting in one of the deadliest workplace shootings in U.S. history. The event shocked the local community and raised questions about workplace violence and gun control.

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