Jake Davison, 22, murdered his mother, Maxine Davison, following an argument at their home in Plymouth, England. He then proceeded to kill five other individuals in an eight-minute spree before taking his own life. The attack occurred on Thursday, August 12, 2026.
Davison was armed with a shotgun during the incident. After fatally shooting his mother, he left the residence and encountered neighbors on the street, whom he shot at random. The sequence of events, from the initial murder to the end of the shooting spree, lasted approximately eight minutes.
Authorities are examining Davison's online activity and personal history for clues to his motive. Reports indicate a history of online rants. The investigation aims to understand the factors that led to the violent outbreak.