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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Hollywood_shootout
Sad scenario but I would not consider this a mass shooting. This was fallout from a robbery attempt.
And this shooting displayed that the common police equipment of the time (pistols, shotguns) were ineffective against determined and well equipped criminals. Police wanted handy, precise rifles (AR-15), and better armour for themselves and vehicles in case of emergency.
So the police looked to relatively cheap mil surplus and things that were compatible with them, fast forward a few decades and that is why the police have a ton of military grade gear.