Umpqua Shooting a Terror Attack on Christians, Black People
The Oregon shooting, the latest in a series of high-profile mass killings across the country, has led to fresh demands for stricter gun control in the United States, including an impassioned plea by President Barack Obama for political action, and statements by some Republican presidential candidates supporting the right of Americans to bear arms.
Not mentioned by Obama was the fast that the shooter had befriended Islamic terrorists online and asked people their religion and shooting the Christians or the racial ramblings of the shooter.
Six of his guns were found on campus and another seven guns – all legally purchased – and a significant amount of ammunition were found at the apartment he shared with his mother in nearby Winchester, the ATF’s Nunez said.
Although authorities have disclosed scant information about the gunman, they appeared to be learning more about him and why he might have opened fire.
The shooter left behind a “multipage, hated-filled” statement in the classroom, according to a tweet from an NBC reporter, citing multiple law enforcement sources who were not identified. CNN, citing sources, said the statement showed animosity toward black people.
The gunman who went on a deadly rampage at an Oregon college was well armed and equipped with extra ammunition, authorities said on Friday, and he may have killed more people if not for the heroism of a military veteran in an adjoining classroom.
As the gunman moved toward an adjoining classroom, Chris Mintz, 30, a U.S. Army combat veteran who served in Iraq, tried to stop him, Jamie Skinner, the mother of Mintz’s 6-year-old son told Reuters. The gunman opened fire, striking Mintz.
“When Chris hit the ground, he told him it was our son’s birthday yesterday. He took a couple more rounds after that,” said Skinner. The gunman then changed direction, entering a different room.
“The assailant was not able to make it into the classroom, because Chris stopped him,” she said, noting Mintz is hospitalized with two broken legs and seven bullet wounds.
The Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin, who has repeatedly declined to name the gunman during press conferences since the shooting and refused to comment on the gun control issue.
“Media and community members who publicize his name will only glorify his horrific actions,” he said. “And eventually, this will only serve to inspire future shooters.”
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