No evidence violent video games lead to mass shootings: Tech researcher Gene Marrano August 8, 2019 1 minute read Dr. James Ivory – Va Tech photo Its been a talking point for the President and some Republicans since the twin mass shootings over the weekend – violent video games as a root cause – but a Virginia Tech researcher debunks that theory. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Salem teen wins honors, college scholarship for Alzheimer’s essayNext: At the Movies: the documentary “Maiden” Related Stories Salem Museum presents symposium on the Native American tribe that once lived where the Moyer Sports Complex now stands Gene Marrano February 26, 2026 0 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0