Andrea Ye, a would-be school shooter in Maryland, prefers to go by “Alex” and wrote about killing elementary children. Ye is biologically female but identifies as male. Ye wrote a manifesto detailing plans for a mass shooting. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed frustration over the focus on Ye's transgender identity. AWR Hawkins is a Second Amendment columnist who covered the story.
Key Points
Ye wrote about targeting both a high school and an elementary school.
Montgomery County Executive criticized the focus on Ye's transgender identity.
AWR Hawkins is a columnist who covers Second Amendment issues.
Pros
Swift action by law enforcement led to the arrest of the potential shooter.
Awareness raised about the importance of addressing mental health issues and potential threats.
Cons
Disturbing details of the manifesto and intentions of the would-be shooter.
Controversy surrounding the discussion of the shooter's transgender identity.