Two victims of the April 2022 Brooklyn subway shooting have filed a lawsuit against Glock, claiming the company's marketing strategies directly contributed to the violent incident. Frank James, the shooter, used a Glock 17 handgun, and in his rants leading up to the attack, expressed disturbing views. The lawsuit argues that Glock's promotion of its firearms, particularly through cultural references in rap and media, facilitates access to illegal markets and weapons for individuals with dangerous intentions. This is part of an ongoing legal struggle as the victims seek accountability for the gunmaker's practices.
Furong Hu and Zhuoxuan Ye claim Glock's marketing contributed to the mass shooting incident they survived, arguing it glamorizes the gun and appeals to criminal intent.
The lawsuit alleges Glock’s marketing promotes high capacity and concealability of firearms, creating opportunities for unfit individuals to acquire guns for violent acts.
Hu and Ye accuse Glock of failing to terminate contracts with distributors linked to criminal activities, thereby endangering the public while creating an illegal gun market.
Frank James's sentencing followed the shooting incident where 10 were shot and many others injured, underscoring the consequences of access to firearms and mental instability.
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