Scott Dekraai

Bitter divorce (history of abuse). He had restraining order filed against him barring him from possessing firearms (which had expired). History of rage, known to have PTSD and be manic. He felt his son was being taken from him, so he went into Salon and shot people wearing body armor (illegal in California). Legality of guns unknown (3 pistols: 9mm, .45, revolver).

2011.10.12 - Seal Beach Scott Dekraai (42) Dead/Injured: 8/1 Weapon: Armor, Pistols 🕊️ Strict Gun Control State 🤪Mental Health

Bitter divorce (history of abuse). He had restraining order filed against him barring him from possessing firearms (which had expired). History of rage, known to have PTSD and be manic. He felt his son was being taken from him, so he went into Salon and shot people wearing body armor (illegal in California). Legality of guns unknown (3 pistols: 9mm, .45, revolver). Prosecutorial misconduct took the death penalty off the table. Politics: Unknown.

❌ Gun Control can't help: legally bought or illegally owned ❌ Assault Weapon ban can't help: he used pistol ❔ Maybe gun law limiting violent offenders could have helped ✅ Pay attention to warning signs ✅ Improved mental health policies ✅ Better Security (more Conceal and Carry)

📚 References Wikipedia: 2011_Seal_Beach_shooting https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/seal-beach-calif-shooter-scott-evans-de-kraai-was-angry-because-he-thought-hed-lose-his-son/2011/10/13/gIQAU3MPhL_blog.html?utm_term=.2fb0843b838e