Gun Violence Motivated by Hate: Case Reviews Reflecting Anti-Semitism, White Supremacy, and LGBTQ Attacks

Saturday, October 14, 2023

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST

Location: Room: 4

Submitter and Speaker(s)

David Lewis

Senior Policy Advisor
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Speaker(s)

John Marley

Major (Ret.)
New Jersey State Police
Port Norris, New Jersey, United States
Scott E. Schubert

Section Chief
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Joseph Gramaglia

Police Commissioner
Buffalo Police Department, New York

Over the past several years, the law enforcement community has witnessed an increase in reported hate incidents where weapons are used to shatter lives and change communities. This workshop will highlight what is being done to assist law enforcement agencies in identifying incidents classified as domestic violent extremism, hate crimes, or targeted violence and how firearms or other weapons were used in the attacks. The presenters will discuss the training and technical assistance available to investigate and implement targeted violence prevention programs, including the use of behavioral indicators. The presentation will highlight three specific case reviews that involved firearm-based violent attacks related to white supremacy, anti-LGBTQ views, and religious hate such as anti-Semitism.