What's happened
In separate incidents, a Florida man shot his dog in a drunken rage over power outages, while a Texas man fatally shot a colleague he was obsessed with. Both cases highlight issues of gun violence and mental health in the workplace and at home.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to Jessica Kwong from Metro, Travis Merrill, 51, confessed to shooting Tamhara Collazo out of obsession and anger after being reported to HR. He had been stalking her for months, leading to a premeditated attack. In contrast, Graig Graziosi from The Independent reported that John Burgos, 72, shot his dog in a drunken rage over power outages caused by Hurricane Milton, showing a lack of remorse for his actions. Both articles highlight the urgent need for addressing mental health and gun violence in society.
How we got here
The incidents occurred in the wake of Hurricane Milton, which caused widespread power outages in Florida. In Texas, workplace violence has been a growing concern, with recent reports of shootings in office settings.
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