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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN THE NEWS
Virginia Beach - May 31 , 2019
• Long-time municipal engineer submitted his resignation and killed twelve co-workers .
• No clear warning signs , no disciplinary history , and no obvious motive .
• Company did not retrieve / disconnect access card at time of termination .
Aurora , Illinois - February 15 , 2019
• Fifteen-year warehouse employee opened fire during his termination meeting with human resources .
• Out-of-state felony conviction was not caught during pre-employment background check or before firearm purchase .
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