In August 2024, Jennifer Strang, mother of suspected shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar, posted a photo of rifles on Facebook, prompting questions about gun ownership in a home previously involved in mental health interventions. Despite past seizures of firearms, police returned them, raising concerns about safety protocols. Van Rootselaar, who killed eight including schoolchildren, had an expired gun license and a history of mental health issues. Experts call for a public inquiry and amendments to the Red Flag law to better manage risks associated with firearm ownership in such cases.
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