| Record | OBS-0827 |
|---|---|
| Category | Government/Mind Control |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | After the July 4, 2022 Highland Park parade shooting, conspiracy theories emerged claiming the event was a false flag operation orchestrated by the government to push gun control, or that the shooter was a product of the CIA's MK Ultra mind control program. These theories were spread on social media and by some public figures. |
| Origin | The theories emerged immediately after the shooting in July 2022, following a pattern seen after other mass shootings. |
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| Evidence / consensus | There is no evidence to support these claims. The shooting was a real act of violence, and the shooter's motivation remains unknown but not linked to mind control or government orchestration. |
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