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The U.S. military has warned service members about the potential for a mass shooter at screenings of the Warner Bros. film Joker, which has sparked wide concerns from, among others, the families of those killed during the 2012 mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado.
The U.S. Army confirmed on Tuesday that the warning was widely distributed after social media posts related to extremists classified as incels, were uncovered by intelligence officials at the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
In a September 18th email, service members were instructed to remain aware of their surroundings and identify two escape routes when entering theaters. In the event of a shooting, they were instructed to run, hide, fight.
Run if you can, the safety notice said. If youre stuck, hide (also known as sheltering in place), and stay quiet. If a shooter finds you, fight with whatever you can.
The Army said it became aware of potential threats after receiving a bulletin from the FBI, but that it was unaware of any specific plots or suspects. The notice, which was marked For Official Use Only, was relayed purely as a precautionary measure, it said.
https://io9.gizmodo.com/u-s-military-issues-warning-to-troops-about-incel-viol-1838412331
RockRaven
(14,950 posts)Good job Barr, Wray, & Esper. Good job.
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do i really need a ?
NCLefty
(3,678 posts)Kablooie
(18,619 posts)Maybe wait for the video?
TeamPooka
(24,216 posts)or high velocity weapons
safeinOhio
(32,656 posts)We are straight
and we can't get a date.
RandySF
(58,657 posts)The Joker's most famous line in DC comics. The movie is sort of a take on the concept and Incels are latching on to Phoenix's version as he reportedly has trouble dating women.