Shooting Spree
In short
A spree killer is a person who commits multiple murders in a short period of time, often moving between different locations.
In plain words
This describes a criminal who kills several people during a single continuous event. Unlike a serial killer, these crimes happen very close together without long breaks in between.
A simple example
A person might commit three separate shootings at different shops within a single afternoon. This rapid succession of crimes defines the spree.
Why it matters
Understanding this pattern helps police predict movement and respond quickly to stop the violence. It distinguishes these high-intensity events from long-term serial killings.
Easy to mix up
It is often confused with serial killing, where the murders are separated by long periods of time.