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politics2 years ago

"DeSantis Faces Backlash at Jacksonville Vigil for Shooting Victims"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was booed and heckled at a vigil for the victims of the Jacksonville shooting, where a white gunman killed three Black people. DeSantis, who is running for the GOP presidential nomination, faced criticism from the crowd but vowed to protect historically Black colleges and universities from being targeted. He announced $1 million in funding for Edward Waters University to increase security on campus. The shooter, identified as Ryan Palmeter, had expressed racial hatred and killed himself after the shootings. DeSantis has faced criticism for his anti-"woke" agenda, gun control efforts, and controversial education policies regarding race.

via NBC News|
#edward-waters-university#gun-control#jacksonville-shooting
crime2 years ago

"Racially-motivated Jacksonville shooting highlights America's gun problem"

A white gunman, identified as 21-year-old Ryan Christopher Palmeter, attempted to enter the campus of Edward Waters University, a historically Black college in Jacksonville, before being turned away. He then went to a nearby Dollar General store and opened fire, killing three Black people in what law enforcement has deemed a racially motivated attack. The shooter, who had a history of mental health issues but no criminal record, was armed with an AR-15-type rifle and a handgun. He left behind evidence of his hatred towards Black people and wrote several manifestos detailing his ideology of hate. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a hate crime.

via The Washington Post|
#crime#edward-waters-university#hate-crime
crime2 years ago

Deadly Shootings Erupt in Jacksonville, Florida, Leaving Multiple Fatalities

A shooting at a store on Kings Road in Jacksonville, Florida, has resulted in multiple fatalities. The suspected shooter was seen on the campus of Edward Waters University moments before the gunfire broke out. The man was later barricaded in a Dollar General store. The shooter's parents had contacted the Clay County Sheriff's Office after finding a manifesto. Details about the incident are still limited, and law enforcement agencies are investigating the situation.

via WJXT News4JAX |
#crime#dollar-general#edward-waters-university