Past Contest Entries

Explanations for Mass Killings

List date(s) this work was published or aired.

7-Sep-12

Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.

Mass shooting incidents — like the ones in Aurora or Oak Creek — prompt demands to explain why they happen and how they can be prevented.

Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?

Biomedical journal articles

Explain types of human sources used.

Several extended interviews with experts

Results:

NA

Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.

NA

Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.

NA

Place:

No Award

Year:

  • 2012

Category:

  • Beat Reporting

Affiliation:

Psychiatric News

Reporter:

Aaron Levin

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