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Bruce Mind of a shooter Trolley Square: Catalysts of violence complex By Greg Lavine The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake Tribune Article Last Updated: 02/14/2007 10:54:03 AM MST No easy answers explain what drives people to commit unfathomable acts of violence. Why, horrified onlookers wonder, would a youth at the cusp of adulthood commit a crime so deadly, so senseless, so life-altering for so many? How could Sulejman Talovic have been so calculating? So cold? Explanations are complex, especially when the killer leaves so few clues. Rarely is there a single event that prompts a perpetrator to shoot random strangers, said Frank Farley, a psychologist at Temple University in Philadelphia. It may take time to understand what prompted Talovic to open fire at Trolley Square. "It's always a recipe," he said, "and it involves a lot of ingredients." In some cases, there may be psychological problems that may or not be diagnosed. A history of problems at home - alcohol and/or violence - can also contribute to pushing someone to the edge, he said. Farley said any lingering problems may have intersected with some sort of event on Monday night, such as a personal rejection or a humiliating circumstance, to begin the shootings that left six people dead, including Talovic. Adding to the challenge in piecing together a reason for this crime is that the shooter was 18, an age at which people are transitioning into adulthood. "Legally, he is an adult," said Paul Ragan, a psychiatrist at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tenn. "But he is psychologically not an adult." Talovic's status as a Bosnian refugee may have added another level of stress in transitioning to adulthood. Language and cultural barriers can be problematic. He may have experienced problems creating a social support network. "How well does a Bosnian national adolescent fit into Salt Lake City culture?" Ragan wondered. "Did he get caught in some kind of gap where he felt he didn't belong?" While it may take time to unravel the circumstances behind the crime, the way it was committed offers clues into the mind of the shooter, said Michael King, a retired profiler who worked for the Ogden Police Department. It is likely Talovic was looking to make a statement by picking a public place and firing at seemingly random people. "We don't need him to tell us he wants to shoot 'em up and make a name for himself," King said. The reason behind the shooting spree may be found through talking to family and friends. Talovic may have dropped clues leading up to his actions, King suggested. The trench coat, which could have concealed his weapons initially, and the extra ammunition speak to the planned nature of the attack. Having a second weapon suggests Talovic may have had a contingency plan. Farley added that Talovic probably knew how he would meet his end - in a battle with law enforcement officers. "Was this a suicide by police?" Farley asked. Ragan added: "This is a person who wanted to go out in a blaze of gunfire. He wanted to go out in a big way." [EMAIL PROTECTED] Warning signs Psychologist Frank Farley of Temple University says potential warning signs that someone might be capable of a violent act include: Loss of temper on a daily basis. Frequent physical fighting. Significant vandalism or property damage. Increase in use of alcohol or drugs. Increase in risk-taking behavior. Detailed plans to commit acts of violence. Announcing threats or plans to hurt others. Carrying a weapon. Enjoyment of cruelty toward animals. Source: Frank Farley, Temple University <http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_5223647> http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_5223647 _____ FAIR USE NOTICE: All original content and/or articles and graphics in this message are copyrighted, unless specifically noted otherwise. All rights to these copyrighted items are reserved. 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