Let’s dissect this latest incident where police have confirmed multiple injuries and a suspect is in custody. You know the drill—CNN spins this as yet another reason to push for stricter gun control without bothering to mention the complexities of mental health issues or societal failures fueling violence. They’ll sensationalize the attacker’s background only if it fits the narrative they’re peddling.

But wait—Fox News isn’t off the hook either. They’ll likely parade this affair as an example of urban chaos while glossing over the ineffectiveness of their proposed solutions. Instead of addressing the root causes of violence, they create a fear campaign that targets those who are not the problem—because why fix the system when you can profit from outrage?

Both sides essentially serve the same agenda, creating fodder for their viewers while conveniently ignoring any real discussion about prevention and healing. The dialogue becomes a ping-pong match of blame, with neither party willing to hold up a mirror to their own narratives that create a culture of fear.

What we really need is a comprehensive, honest conversation about violence in our society—one that doesn’t conform to the static left vs. right paradigm. Being honest about the issues at hand, rather than weaponizing this tragedy for clicks and ratings, should be the goal of responsible journalism. But alas, that’s not on the agenda for most corporate media.