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Coventina

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Wed Sep 25, 2019, 02:47 PM Sep 2019

U.S. Military Issues Warning to Troops About Incel Violence at Joker Screenings [Updated]

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 you’re stuck, hide (also known as ‘sheltering in place’), and stay quiet. If a shooter finds you, fight with whatever you can.”

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https://io9.gizmodo.com/u-s-military-issues-warning-to-troops-about-incel-viol-1838412331
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U.S. Military Issues Warning to Troops About Incel Violence at Joker Screenings [Updated] (Original Post) Coventina Sep 2019 OP
My son is in the Air Force, he didn't receive the warning. dewsgirl Sep 2019 #1
kicking for the afternoon crowd Coventina Sep 2019 #2

dewsgirl

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1. My son is in the Air Force, he didn't receive the warning.
Wed Sep 25, 2019, 02:55 PM
Sep 2019

Of course he followed that up with communication is the militaries biggest problem.

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