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Texas school shooting victims’ families sue gunmaker, Instagram, activision
The families of the victims of the 2022 Texas school shooting have filed a lawsuit against gun manufacturer Daniel Defense, Meta-owned Instagram, and Microsoft-owned Activision, alleging wrongful death and gross negligence.
The lawsuit claims that the companies marketed the weapon used in the shooting to “insecure, adolescent boys,” including the teenage gunman who carried out the attack.
On May 24, 2022, a teenage gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, using an AR-15 style assault rifle.
The families’ lawyer, Josh Koskoff, stated that the companies’ conduct was directly linked to the shooting, as the gunman purchased the weapon immediately after turning 18, the legal age in Texas to purchase long guns.
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Koskoff alleged that the companies “knowingly exposed him to the weapon, conditioned him to see it as a tool to solve his problems, and trained him to use it.”
Activision expressed sympathy to the families but denied any responsibility, stating that millions of people enjoy video games without committing horrific acts. Meta and Daniel Defense have not yet responded to the allegations.
This lawsuit comes after the families reached a $2 million settlement with the Texas city over the police response to the shooting, which was criticized for its delay.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of school shootings in the United States, where gun ownership is prevalent and regulations are often lax.
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