Case Brief: Pittsburgh Tree of Life Shooting

This brief discusses the 2018 mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, where the perpetrator killed 11 people and wounded six others. It outlines the preparedness of the City prior to the incident; the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting; and further actions the City took to facilitate the community's recovery. This resource also highlights key takeaways from Pittsburgh that can inform other mayors and city officials as they prepare and develop response strategies for mass shootings.