Philadelphia Mass Shooting Suspect Claims Rampage Was Anti-Gun Violence Act

The suspect in the Kingsessing mass shooting in Philadelphia claimed that his rampage was an attempt to combat gun violence and help the police, according to sources familiar with the investigation. Kimbrady Carriker, who killed five people during the shooting spree, told officers that "all these guys are out there killing people" and that God would send more people to assist. Carriker's roommates described him as a "biblical extremist" who believed in assisting the police. The shooting, which targeted random individuals, has prompted calls for stricter gun laws in Philadelphia. Carriker has been charged with multiple counts of murder and related charges.