Google Maps has introduced a new feature that will notify users when there is a confirmed active shooting near the location they are viewing.
This feature came to light during the shooting at YouTube’s headquarters in San Bruno, California. Currently, if you check this location, nothing unusual would be displayed, as the incident has concluded.
However, a screenshot was captured yesterday while the situation was still unfolding:
A line of text beneath the alert indicates when the information was last updated, helping users to know the timeliness of the information.
For those unfamiliar with the incident, here are some key details:
- A lone shooter fired gunshots at employees at YouTube’s headquarters in California.
- Three people were injured.
- The shooter was identified as a 39-year-old woman from California, who ultimately took her own life.
- The shooter reportedly harbored a grudge against YouTube for censoring and demonetizing her videos.
- Police were allegedly warned about the shooter’s intent before the incident.
This story is still developing, with many questions left unanswered.
