How do you profile a school shooter? What inspires them? The answer is very complex. The profile of every shooter is different. This episode is my take on some things that motivate school shooters. My answer is admittedly incomplete, but I hope it sheds light on this cavernous topic that plagues the United States. Image is of a school shooting drill being executed at Sheppard Elementary School. Photo is from the US Air Force, taken by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio.