Thanks to Imron Corporation for hosting this live episode of Stop the Killing at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, recorded in January 2025.

What do a vehicle attack in New Orleans…a car explosion in Las Vegas…and a targeted assassination in New York…

all have in common?

More than you think.

In this special live episode — recorded on the field at SoFi Stadium in January 2025 — Sarah and Katherine break down three recent, high-profile cases and reveal the patterns that link them.

Because while the headlines call them different things — terrorism, explosion, assassination — the reality is much simpler, and much more important:

They are all acts of targeted violence.

And if we understand the patterns, we have a chance to stop them.

A vehicle used as a weapon.14 people killed. Dozens injured.

How the attacker carried out reconnaissance beforehand
Why temporary security gaps (like removed bollards) mattered
The warning signs that were there before the attack
How planning and opportunity collided in real time

A shocking incident outside a Trump hotel just hours later.

Why this was not what it first appeared to be
The role of mental health and personal crisis
How quickly speculation can spiral into misinformation
The difference between targeted violence and self-directed harm

A calculated, premeditated killing in broad daylight.

10 days of surveillance before the attack
The escape plan — and where it unraveled
How digital footprints helped track the suspect
The disturbing rise of online glorification after violent acts

These incidents may look different — but the behaviour patterns are the same
Targeted violence is almost always planned, not spontaneous
The warning signs are there — but often missed or dismissed
Prevention starts with recognising changes in behaviour
The public plays a critical role, often without realising it

Across all three cases, one theme stands out:

Behavioural change.

Sudden isolation
Dropping off the radar
Changes in routine, work, or communication
Fixation on a person, place, or grievance

These are the signals that matter — whether someone is heading toward harming others or themselves.

Most active attacks are over in minutes
The opportunity to stop them is before they begin
Prevention is always a shared responsibility

This is not about fear.It is about awareness.

This episode was recorded live in January 2025 during the Imron Safety and Security Conference in Los Angeles, surrounded by experts, practitioners, and innovators working on real-world solutions.

We had a brilliant experience with the team at Imron Corporation — from the staff to the exhibitors, the conversations, and the technology on show.

If you are serious about understanding where safety and security is heading, these summits are genuinely worth your time. They bring together industry leaders, law enforcement, and cutting-edge technology in a way that sparks real collaboration.

Find out more about upcoming summits here:https://imron.com/pages/imron-security-and-safety-summit-detroit

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Different headlines.Same patterns.

And the more we understand them, the better chance we have of stopping the next one.

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