CA - Mass shooting at Gilroy Garlic Festival, 3 dead up to 11 injured, 28 July 2019

[Elley Mae]

FBI: Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooter Was 'Exploring Violent Ideologies'; Domestic Terrorism Investigation Launched

“Our collection and review of the digital media in this case is ongoing, we are continuing to access data on several devices,” Bennett said. “We have uncovered evidence throughout the course of our investigation that the shooter was exploring violent ideologies. We have seen a fractured ideology. The shooter appeared to have an interest in varying, competing violent ideologies.”

Also discovered among Legan’s digital devices was a list of potential targets.

“The FBI and Gilroy police investigators have discovered a list of organizations that may have been potential targets of violence,” Bennett said. “These organizations from across the country include religious organizations, institutions, federal buildings, courthouses, political organizations of both major political parties and the Gilroy Garlic Festival.”

Domestic terrorism


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There is, however, a growing consensus that it’s time for change. Supporters of the designation say it would give federal investigators a tool to try to stop attacks such as the El Paso shooting rather than having to respond afterward.

 

[Kubirai]

Gilroy festival gunman had passport, clown mask, survival guide in car at time of shooting

SWL may have wanted to escape into the wilderness after this massacre, and later try another site.

 

[Kubirai]

Yes, LE has stated they don't think he targeted a particular race. It seemed to be totally random.
It could take months to figure out the motive, if at all. Imo

SWL shot the 6 year old Hispanic boy in the back.