2014 Isla Vista killings
The 2014 Isla Vista killings were a series of violent attacks that occurred on the evening of May 23, 2014, in the community of Isla Vista, California, near the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara. The attacks were carried out by 22-year-old Elliot Rodger, who killed six people and injured fourteen others before taking his own life.
Background[edit | edit source]
Isla Vista is a densely populated community adjacent to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). It is primarily inhabited by students and is known for its vibrant social scene. Elliot Rodger, the perpetrator, was a student at Santa Barbara City College and had a history of mental health issues and social isolation.
Rodger had posted a series of YouTube videos and a 141-page manifesto titled "My Twisted World: The Story of Elliot Rodger" in which he outlined his grievances against women and society. He expressed feelings of loneliness, rejection, and anger, which he attributed to his inability to form relationships with women.
The Attacks[edit | edit source]
The attacks began at Rodger's apartment, where he stabbed three men to death. He then drove to a sorority house near UCSB, where he attempted to gain entry. After being unable to enter, he shot three women outside, killing two of them. Rodger continued his rampage by driving through Isla Vista, shooting at pedestrians and striking people with his car.
During the attack, Rodger exchanged gunfire with police twice. The spree ended when Rodger crashed his car and was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Victims[edit | edit source]
The victims of the Isla Vista killings included:
- Cheng Yuan Hong, 20
- George Chen, 19
- Weihan Wang, 20
- Katherine Cooper, 22
- Veronika Weiss, 19
- Christopher Michaels-Martinez, 20
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
The Isla Vista killings prompted widespread media coverage and discussions about gun control, mental health, and misogyny. The incident led to the creation of the "Yes All Women" social media campaign, which highlighted issues of gender-based violence and discrimination.
In response to the tragedy, the University of California, Santa Barbara held a memorial service attended by thousands, including students, faculty, and community members. The event emphasized unity and healing in the wake of the violence.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Gun violence in the United States
- Misogyny
- Mental health in the United States
- Mass shootings in the United States
- 2014 in the United States
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