Crime & Justice

‘Racially Motivated’ Gunman Once Held Involuntarily Under Florida Law

VILE CRIME

The suspect, 21-year-old Ryan Christopher Palmeter, bought two guns legally even after being involuntarily held at a mental health facility in 2017, authorities said Sunday.

A rifle from the scene of a shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida. Police say the gunman targeted Black people in a racist slaying that took 3 lives.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office/Handout via REUTERS / Reuters