Psychologist Explains Why Anger With Gunmen Families Isn't Always Fair
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After a mass shooting, many wonder how the family of a gunman didn't see the signs, but one expert says the shooter often keeps their plans secret.
Often in the search for answers after a shooting, there are pointed questions directed at the people closest to young shooters and their families.
Not much is known about the alleged Highland Park gunman’s family. His father reportedly used to own a deli in the town and once ran for mayor but lost. His uncle is quoted as saying his nephew was quiet, and he had no idea he might be capable of something like this.
Andrew Solomon wrote the book "Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity" and is a professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University in New York. He has spoken with the parents of several mass shooters — from Columbine, Newtown and the Aurora theater massacre.
