Exploring the Darkest Corners of Violence Prevention and Survival: Join Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter Program, and award-winning true-crime producer Sarah Ferris in Stop the Killing, the true-crime podcast that doesn’t just document tragedy but empowers listeners with the tools to prevent it. This series masterfully blends deep dives into infamous mass shootings, high-stakes FBI cases, and real-world survivor stories with expert analysis and practical safety strategies. Schweit—who led the first government study on mass shootings after Sandy Hook—delivers powerful insights, while Ferris transforms each episode into a gripping, unforgettable journey.
Together, they equip listeners to recognize warning signs, understand preventative strategies, and become "upstanders" in the face of violence. In Season 5, meet heroes, advocates, and experts whose stories demand action—from Parkland parents who turned grief into advocacy, to Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator - each story a call to action in America's ongoing fight against gun violence.
 Stop the Killing isn’t just a podcast; it’s an indispensable guide to saving lives.
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Exploring the Darkest Corners of Violence Prevention and Survival: Join Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter Program, and award-winning true-crime producer Sarah Ferris in Stop the Killing, the true-crime podcast that doesn’t just document tragedy but empowers listeners with the tools to prevent it. This series masterfully blends deep dives into infamous mass shootings, high-stakes FBI cases, and real-world survivor stories with expert analysis and practical safety strategies. Schweit—who led the first government study on mass shootings after Sandy Hook—delivers powerful insights, while Ferris transforms each episode into a gripping, unforgettable journey.
Together, they equip listeners to recognize warning signs, understand preventative strategies, and become "upstanders" in the face of violence. In Season 5, meet heroes, advocates, and experts whose stories demand action—from Parkland parents who turned grief into advocacy, to Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator - each story a call to action in America's ongoing fight against gun violence.
 Stop the Killing isn’t just a podcast; it’s an indispensable guide to saving lives.
BONUS EPISODE: SWEDEN’S DARK DAY
🔒 Exclusive for Subscribers – Public Release Tomorrow
In this special breaking news episode, Stop the Killing co-host Katherine Schweit provides an update on a mass shooting that took place in Örebro, Sweden. This is the country’s deadliest mass shooting to date, and the community is now facing the difficult process of understanding what happened and supporting those affected.
What We Know So Far:
The shooting occurred at an adult education center in Ă–rebro.
10 people have died, with authorities cautioning that the number may rise.
15 others were injured, including six in serious condition.
The shooter, a white male, is deceased—either by self-inflicted gunshot wound or police intervention.
Swedish authorities are investigating and have not yet released information on motive.
Sweden has seen an increase in firearm-related violence in recent years, largely tied to gang and organized crime, but a mass shooting of this scale is unprecedented in the country.
As the community mourns, local officials are focused on providing support, including mental health resources for survivors, their families, and first responders.
🎧 Listen now for an in-depth look at the facts and how Sweden is responding in the wake of this tragedy.
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Stop the Killing
Exploring the Darkest Corners of Violence Prevention and Survival: Join Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter Program, and award-winning true-crime producer Sarah Ferris in Stop the Killing, the true-crime podcast that doesn’t just document tragedy but empowers listeners with the tools to prevent it. This series masterfully blends deep dives into infamous mass shootings, high-stakes FBI cases, and real-world survivor stories with expert analysis and practical safety strategies. Schweit—who led the first government study on mass shootings after Sandy Hook—delivers powerful insights, while Ferris transforms each episode into a gripping, unforgettable journey.
Together, they equip listeners to recognize warning signs, understand preventative strategies, and become "upstanders" in the face of violence. In Season 5, meet heroes, advocates, and experts whose stories demand action—from Parkland parents who turned grief into advocacy, to Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator - each story a call to action in America's ongoing fight against gun violence.
 Stop the Killing isn’t just a podcast; it’s an indispensable guide to saving lives.
