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Not understanding violence doesn't make the violence itself senseless which is why the label is without merit. Moreover, while a single cause is likely not responsible for all violent actions like the one described in the OP, school shooters tend to share distinct characteristics. Consequently, if we understand the causes of those characteristics among others they might share in addition to any individual circumstances that increase one's chances of committing such violent acts, then those acts may be prevented.
Maybe the best the average person can do is teach their children, but not "any of us". There are certain some of us like psychiatrists, educators and others, who can do much more.
Not entirely sure this is accurate. But to each his own.