Responsible Reporting After Violent Events — Editorial Draft

Sharing footage created by an attacker can spread harm far beyond the original event. Responsible reporting should focus on verified information, victims and the needs of affected communities.

A safer approach

• Do not repost graphic attack footage or link readers to copies.
• Use established reporting and official updates to verify factual claims.
• Avoid sensational headlines or speculation about victims.
• Report violent material through the platform’s reporting tools.

The footage links and graphic descriptions from this older draft have been removed. This draft remains unpublished pending a fuller, sourced editorial treatment.

Reviewed: 3 October 2026.