OpenAI internal systems flagged Jesse Van Rootselaar in June 2025. The system identified chats that violated company policies by describing scenarios involving gun violence.
The flags triggered an internal debate among OpenAI staff regarding whether to notify law enforcement. Leadership ultimately decided against alerting authorities. The activity did not meet the company's threshold of an imminent and credible risk of serious physical harm.
OpenAI banned the user's account at the time of the review. The shooting occurred in February 2026. OpenAI proactively contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police after the attack to provide information and support the investigation.