[sgbuffett]

This is a sad tragedy.
The narrative from media and netizens tends to portray mass shooter as evil or something simplistic.

I do not have all the facts of this case. Shooter has killed himself....what drove him to such a heinous crime and own suicide?

I will speak more generally as I do have have more details of this case:

1. Mental illness or mental conditions are often difficult to treat and lead to tragic consequences.

2. Many in the public especially in Singapore do not understand this well as they have not suffered such conditions...they think person can just reason his way out or "fix himself"

3. This misunderstanding by the public is highly dangerous as a person with mental conditions needs to get treatment to prevent self harm and harming others as soon as possible.

4. When something like this occurs, send the person for observation and treatment at the IMF emergency. Do not try to cure the person by talking to him and thinking your power of reason can cure him...such actions can result in tragedy. You need to get the person to be assessed by professionals.