On Monday, a veteran reportedly suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder allegedly shot two McKeesport Police officers, killing Sean Sluganski.
The day before, police believe the same man became angry at a neighborhood store and fired shots at the building.
In January, Florida authorities say the alleged gunman called a credit union branch in Pensacola and during the conversation threatened to go on a killing spree.
PTSD is slightly more common among veterans than civilians.
Some veterans avoid treatment, discouraged by VA red tape, long waiting lists and the social stigma of a diagnosis. But psychological treatment and medication can be effective, first-line treatments.
Antidepressants can alleviate the sadness, anger, irritability, and emotional numbness they experience.
If you’re a suffering veteran, or know one who is, don’t delay in finding treatment.
We’ve added a link here to an extensive list of available resources.
We thank all the men and women in blue and all of our veterans for serving our nation.
Let’s never forget their sacrifices. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with officer Sean Sluganski’s family.
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