School shooting in the age of digitalization

Introduction. The article offers definitions of "school shooting", a new phenomenon to Russian society, which is a form of armed violence in educational institutions. Methods. Analysis of documents (predominantly, from foreign mass media) was used as a method. Results and its discussion. The authors summarize the set of defining characteristics of "school shooting", as well as its reasons. The role of personal and environmental triggers of destructive formation of school shooters’ behavior is being revealed. The authors identify ways to prevent this phenomenon not only in families, but also in the relevant educational organizations with the help of specialists who offer mechanisms to reduce aggression and tension of students, minimizing the risks and threats of this phenomenon.