"Examining the Disturbing Trends and Condemning Racist Shootings in Jacksonville"

The father of the Jacksonville shooter, Ryan Palmeter, revealed in a 911 call that his son had stopped taking psychiatric medication and isolated himself in his room after dropping out of college and losing his job. The shooter, who had encounters with police as a teenager, targeted Dollar General after initially planning to attack a Family Dollar store. A security guard's presence at the Family Dollar deterred him. Palmeter killed three people at the Dollar General before taking his own life. Authorities believe the attack was racially motivated, as Palmeter expressed hatred towards Black people in his writings. The incident has raised concerns about mental health and gun control.