As a social worker, my "off the cuff" assessment based on available information is that this sounds like classic schizophrenic behavior. Some person in this young man's life knew something was "odd" about his behavior but most likely could not persuade him to seek help. Probably not too many services even available with the state of mental health services in this country.
Sitting here in California watching this story unfold, I think about how sad ir is for the victims and their families. I send my prayers to them and to Arizona. This is a sad day that will remain a stain in the history books.
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As a social worker, my "off the cuff" assessment based on available information is that this sounds like classic schizophrenic behavior. Some person in this young man's life knew something was "odd" about his behavior but most likely could not persuade him to seek help. Probably not too many services even available with the state of mental health services in this country.
Sitting here in California watching this story unfold, I think about how sad ir is for the victims and their families. I send my prayers to them and to Arizona. This is a sad day that will remain a stain in the history books.