Hundreds gather in Marietta to learn how to react to an active shooter

For the second time in less than a month, Marietta police hosted CRASE — Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event. As in the first, Sunday’s seminar left few seats vacant as people took advice on what to do if they’re confronted with armed mayhem.

“We can learn something from our dogs,” Marietta Police Lt. Jake King said, addressing about 600 people Sunday afternoon at Marietta Middle School.

That lesson: Do something. Avoid the shooter. Deny him the chance to kill you. If you must, defend yourself; you’ll probably save some lives in the process.