Concern about copycats after shooting death of Charlie Kirk

Security Threats & Radicalization - The industry acknowledges the potential for copycat attacks following high-profile incidents like assassinations or mass shootings [1][2] - The industry is concerned about the normalization of violence to achieve ideological or political objectives, which aligns with the definition of terrorism [2] - Law enforcement colleagues have observed that online radicalization processes are accelerating, leading to more diverse motivations among attackers [3] Perpetrator Profiles & Motivations - Many attackers appear to be young men [3] - Motivations for attacks are diverse, ranging from perceived personal grievances (e g, brain injuries) to broader ideological beliefs (e g, anti-natalism) [3][4] - One attacker built a car bomb targeting a fertility clinic due to anti-natalist beliefs [4]