At the time of this posting, while the reported details are still sketchy, it appears, based upon various news reports, that the tragic shooting and killing of eight people by a lone gunman at a Seal Beach, California beauty salon, Salon Meritage, may have been related to a child custody battle. In short, based upon initial reports, it appears that a 42 year-old man, Scott DeKraai, who was arrested by police less than a mile away from the salon, had reportedly been engaged in a bitter child custody battle with a salon employee over their son.
Look, no one know if the initial news reports are true. And naturally, no one should contest the fact that Mr. DeKraai is entitled to his fair day in court. But it is also true, as this tragic incident may illustrate, and as every divorce lawyer knows, child custody battles can sometimes get ugly -- really ugly. And sometimes, sadly, child custody disputes lead to violence.
Are there any solutions? Perhaps we can consider that topic on another day. But today, our thoughts and prayers go out to each of the victims of this tragedy and to each of their families.
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