Are any school shooting in the US done by left-wing extremists?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided do not offer conclusive evidence that school shootings in the US are committed by left-wing extremists ^[1]. Most of the murders in 2021 were committed by right-wing extremists, according to the ADL Center on Extremism ^[1]. The FBI's threat assessment model for school violence focuses on identifying warning signs and assessing the risk of violence, regardless of the shooter's ideology ^[2]. Some sources suggest that the shooter's motivations were complex and not driven by a single ideology, with both left-wing and right-wing references found in their writings ^[3]. Other sources report that the shooter expressed hate towards many groups, but does not provide clear evidence of a left-wing extremist motive ^[4]. Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and deadly than left-wing violence, which might imply that school shootings are more likely to be perpetrated by right-wing extremists ^[5]. Additionally, radical acts perpetrated by individuals associated with left-wing causes are less likely to be violent, which might suggest that left-wing extremists are less likely to be responsible for school shootings ^[6].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

• The original statement lacks context about the definition of left-wing extremism and how it relates to school shootings ^[1].
• Alternative viewpoints, such as the role of mental health and social factors in school shootings, are not considered in the analyses ^[2].
• The sources provided do not offer a comprehensive comparison of school shootings committed by left-wing and right-wing extremists ^[6].
• The complexity of shooter motivations and the potential for mixed ideologies are highlighted in some sources, but not fully explored ^[3].
• The distinction between domestic terrorism and hate crimes is not clearly made in the analyses, which could impact the understanding of school shootings ^[7].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading by implying that left-wing extremists are responsible for school shootings, when in fact, the evidence suggests that right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and deadly ^[5]. The statement may also lack context by not considering the complexity of shooter motivations and the potential for mixed ideologies ^[3]. Right-wing groups may benefit from the original statement by shifting attention away from their own extremist activities ^[8]. On the other hand, left-wing groups may be unfairly stigmatized by the implication that they are responsible for school shootings ^[6]. Overall, the original statement may perpetuate a biased narrative that does not accurately reflect the complexity of school shootings and extremist violence in the US ^[1].