"Racist Jacksonville Shooting Reflects Disturbing Trends in Politics and Government"
The white gunman responsible for the shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, wore a Rhodesian army patch on his tactical vest, which is a symbol associated with white supremacy. Investigators believe that the shooter, Ryan Palmeter, was motivated by racism and influenced by racist ideology. The victims of the shooting were identified as Angela Michelle Carr, Jerrald De’Shaun Gallion, and Anolt Joseph “A.J.” Laguerre Jr. The shooter had a history of mental health struggles and a previous domestic disturbance. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a hate crime.