A tragic incident unfolded at a Dollar General Store in Jacksonville, Florida, where a man opened fire, resulting in the loss of three lives. Jacksonville County Sheriff T.K. Waters conveyed during a press briefing that all the victims were of African American descent. Speaking at a news conference, Sheriff Waters, who himself is African American, stated, “This act of violence was driven by racial animosity, targeting individuals due to their ethnicity.” He went on to reveal, “The perpetrator held a deep-seated hatred towards Black people, and his intention was to cause harm.”
In a disturbing turn of events, authorities confirmed that the suspected shooter had shared a manifesto containing his racially motivated animus with law enforcement agencies, media outlets, and even his parents. Tragically, the sheriff’s office later confirmed that the suspected shooter was among those who lost their lives in the incident.
