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crime2 years ago

Ohio Walmart Shooter's Motive Revealed: Racial Extremism and Employee Discontent

Benjamin Jones, the Ohio Walmart shooter, purchased the gun used in the attack just two days prior. Investigators suspect the incident may have been racially motivated. Jones' journals indicate that he was inspired by racially motivated violent extremist ideology. The victims of the shooting were two African American women and a white woman and man. Authorities are investigating whether Jones lied on the gun eligibility form and are also looking into his mental health history. Jones died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

via New York Post |
#crime#gun-control#mental-health
us-crime-news2 years ago

"Jacksonville Shooter's Alleged Target: Alternate Dollar Store Revealed"

The gunman who killed three people in a racially motivated attack at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, may have originally planned to target a different store. Surveillance footage shows the gunman arriving at a Family Dollar store before going to the Dollar General store where he shot and killed three people. The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Ryan Palmeter, had previously worked at a similar discount store. Governor Ron DeSantis has faced criticism for loosening gun laws in the state.

via The Independent|
#dollar-general-store#gunman#jacksonville-florida-shooting
crime2 years ago

Jacksonville Shooting: Tracing the Disturbing Trends in Politics and Government

Surveillance footage released by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office shows the movements of the gunman before the racially motivated attack at a Dollar General store in Florida. The suspect, Ryan Christopher Palmeter, briefly stopped at a Family Dollar store before putting on a tactical vest at Edward Waters University. Authorities believe he did not want to face any issues at the Family Dollar and got impatient. The university was not the target. Palmeter took his own life after opening fire inside the Dollar General, killing three Black shoppers. The victims were identified as A.J. Laguerre, Angela Michelle Carr, and Jerrald Gallion. The gunman's writings indicated he was motivated by racism.

via Fox News|
#crime#dollar-general#gunman
politics2 years ago

DeSantis Faces Backlash at Jacksonville Shooting Vigil

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was booed and heckled at a prayer vigil in Jacksonville for the victims of a racially motivated shooting at a Dollar General store. As DeSantis approached the podium to speak, some in the crowd expressed their displeasure, with one person shouting, "You're not welcome here." The governor's policies, including loosening gun laws and curbing efforts to teach Black history in schools, have faced criticism. DeSantis attempted to continue speaking but eventually stopped due to the growing boos and heckling. Jacksonville councilwoman Ju'Coby Pittman stepped in to address the crowd. DeSantis' office later directed funds towards campus security at a historically Black university and support for the victims' families.

via NPR|
#gun-laws#jacksonville-shooting#politics
politics2 years ago

DeSantis Rushes Back to Florida Amid Dual Crises and Impending Storm

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has returned to his state from the campaign trail to address the crises facing Florida, including Tropical Storm Idalia and a racially motivated attack that left three Black people dead. DeSantis spoke from the state's emergency operations center, warning residents about the storm and condemning the attack. His return to Florida comes as he faces criticism for his handling of previous emergencies and intensifies his criticism of President Joe Biden's response to disasters. DeSantis canceled upcoming political events and emphasized his focus on managing the current crises.

via CNN|
#crises#florida#politics
crime2 years ago

"Unveiling the Jacksonville Shooter: Legal Weapon Purchase and Racist Motive Exposed"

A racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, left three people dead. The gunman, identified as 21-year-old Ryan Palmeter, had a "disgusting ideology of hate" and targeted Black individuals. The shooting took place at a Dollar General store near a historically Black university. The gunman, armed with an assault rifle covered in swastikas, took his own life. Gun control advocates criticized Florida's lax gun laws, while politicians and officials condemned the act of violence as a hate crime. The incident is being investigated by the Justice Department as an act of racially-motivated violent extremism.

via The Independent|
#crime#florida#gun-control
crime2 years ago

Indiana University student stabbed in federal hate crime.

A woman in Indiana has been indicted on a federal hate crime count for a racially motivated attack on an Indiana University student of Chinese descent. The woman allegedly attacked the victim with a knife due to her race and national origin. The defendant already faces state charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery, and battery by means of a deadly weapon. Her defense attorney claims she has a long history of severe mental illness and no known racist attitudes or history. The victim suffered puncture wounds in the head.

via CNN|
#crime#hate-crime#indiana-university
crime2 years ago

Woman charged with hate crime for stabbing Asian student on bus and faces life in prison.

A woman in Indiana has been charged with a federal hate crime for stabbing a woman of Chinese descent on a public transit bus in a racially motivated attack. The incident occurred on Jan. 11, 2023, and the charge alleges that the offense included an attempt to kill the victim. The suspect had no prior interactions with the victim before stabbing her multiple times in the head as she waited for the bus doors to open. The FBI and Bloomington Police Department led the investigation, and the suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

via ABC News|
#bloomington#crime#hate-crime