Shooting in Alexandria: How Penlink Used AI to Analyze Digital Clues and Prevent Future Attacks

This case study explores how Penlink’s AI-powered web intelligence platform, Tangles, was used to investigate a shooting targeting U.S. congress member. By analyzing the shooter’s digital footprint in real time, Penlink demonstrated how advanced AI tools like natural language processing and link analysis can surface early warning signs and support proactive threat detection. The case underscores the urgent need for modern investigative solutions that go beyond human limitations to help prevent future attacks.