Three lives were lost in Jacksonville Florida shooting after a racially motivated suspect, Ryan Palmeter, opened fire on Black people. The attack has once again raised concerns regarding firearms, racism, and hate crimes. The officials shared the update regarding the attack and the suspect and the evidence supporting his ‘hate-filled ideologies’ that resulted in the tragedy. Here’s a coverage of what happened and where the suspect is.
Trigger Warning: The article covers racism, hate crime, and self-harm, which can be triggering for some. Reader’s discretion is advised.
Gunman killed three people in a Jacksonville, Florida, store
Jacksonville, Florida’s Sheriff, T.K. Waters, shared the details about the heinous crime that took place at a Dollar General store. A gunman carrying a lightweight semi-automatic rifle and a handgun entered and opened fire at the citizens.
- The officials soon arrived at the location and had a stand-off against the suspect, Ryan Palmeter. In this attack, two men and one woman tragically passed away. The suspect also left manifestos, and the police concluded that the crime was charged with hatred and racism.
- The sheriff further confirms that the suspect in his 20s left hints about his attack to his parents and the media. They also shared that one of the firearms featured various markings, including Swastika.
- The FBI has launched a civil rights investigation in response to the Jacksonville, Florida, hate crime shooting.
What happened to the suspect, Ryan Palmeter?
The shooter, Ryan Palmeter, first visited the historically black Edwards Waters University. Due to failing to provide an identification, he was denied an entrance to the campus. He then left the premises wearing a bulletproof vest and reached the Dollar General store approximately a mile from campus.
The 3 Black people killed by an avowed white supremacist/hater of Black people:
Anolt "AJ" Laguerre Jr., 19
Jerrald De'Shaun Gallon, 29
Angela Michelle Carr, 52
Our children need to be truthfully and lovingly educated so that they, too, won’t be indoctrinated.#Jacksonville
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) August 27, 2023
- In the store, the 21-year-old man Ryan Palmeter fired shots at Black civilians. The attack resulted in the death of Angela Michelle Carr, 52, Jerrald De’Shaun Gallion, 29, and Anolt Joseph Laguerre Jr., 19.
- Following the premeditated attack organized on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, the suspect took his life.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis responded to the tragedy by calling the gunman a ‘s*umbag’ and condemning his actions as ‘horrific.’ He also criticized his death, stating it was a cowardly decision after attacking people based on race.
Netizens react to the Jacksonville Florida shooting
The netizens shared their condolences for the friends and families of the victims while condemning the shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. They also expressed concerns over gun violence in the United States and criticized the government. As per recent reports, over 28,000 people lost their lives in gun attacks in 2023. Read some of their reactions and tributes below.
NAACP looked at Florida’s racist policies & issued a Florida travel warning for Black people in May. DeSantis called it a stunt.😐
Let’s be clear—this wasn’t a random terrorist attack, it was the inevitable predictable result of state sanctioned white supremacy. #Jacksonville pic.twitter.com/7fxTPDmxz2
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) August 27, 2023
https://twitter.com/MsPackyetti/status/1695606022927188375?t=qYlGak4d9fU3DUHjq3agJw&s=19
The “War on awoke” is a shelter for #WhiteSupremacy. We must teach our racist past, confront our unequal present and demand a shared future. #Jacksonville https://t.co/r5Sa6kTjSO
— Maya Wiley (@mayawiley) August 27, 2023
I need everyone to stop and watch this video of @AngieNixon and listen to her pain. Black Floridian are pissed, scared and speaking out.
thank you @MsDee_83 for recording this. 💔 #Jacksonville https://t.co/FjuCc8wyjn
— Candidly Tiff 🪷💛 (@tify330) August 27, 2023
- It has been 60 years since the monumental March during the Civil Rights Movement and 10 years of the Black Lives Matter movement. Yet, the crimes that are the product of prejudice and hate still occur on the streets of a diverse nation. The Jacksonville shooting again reminds us of the importance of equality and safety for people who face life-threatening attacks due to their race and color.
Spiel Times shares its deepest condolences for the friends and family of the victims.
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