The Greenville News is not trying to minimize the gravity of what happened in Gilroy or shape public opinion about the suspect or victims. This story is part of USAToday’s comprehensive coverage. Please consider the full context, not just a tweet summarizing 1 facet of the story.

— The Greenville News (@GreenvilleNews) July 30, 2019

The conscious choice to lead with this was still made. As journalists, you should all be aware of the power and impact of headlines. Making this the headline about a white supremacist mass murderer is an exercise in gilding the turd.

— Make Cruelty Un-American, K? (@Citizen_Kryptik) July 30, 2019

It really just never stops, does it?