The FBI has opened a domestic terrorism investigation into the California food festival shooting that left three people dead, including two children.
The BBC reports officials revealed they had discovered gunman Santino William Legan's "target list" which included religious and federal buildings.
Clarissa Hernandez and her son Ezra Magallanes, 11, are offering free hugs. “We wanted to give back to our community,” she says. “We want them to know we love them and we are there for them.” pic.twitter.com/eYSdyWaEYu
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The 19-year-old was "exploring violent ideologies" but the FBI has not yet confirmed a motive.
Police are also linking two other recent shootings to violent ideology.
An attack in El Paso which left 22 people dead is being investigated as a domestic terrorism case. Law enforcement officials are studying an anti‑Hispanic document posted online prior to the attack.
[Source:BBC]
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