FBI Opens Domestic Terrorism Investigation Into Gilroy Shooting

By Tom Knighton

In and amongst the crowded news cycle, the shooting last week in Gilroy, California is almost getting lost. That’s not surprising, unfortunately. After all, there were two large shootings within just hours of one another, something that doesn’t really happen. Further, both shootings had a higher death toll, and in the media, the adage “if it bleeds, it leads,” still holds true.

However, Gilroy still happened.

The FBI hasn’t forgotten, either. Now it seems they’re opening a domestic terrorism investigation regarding that tragedy.

The FBI has opened a full domestic terrorism investigation into the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting in Northern California, citing the deceased gunman’s “target list” and interest in “violent ideologies.”

John F. Bennett, FBI special agent in charge of the San Francisco field office, said at a Tuesday press conference that the suspect, 19-year-old Santino William Legan, left behind on his digital media a list of organizations that “may have been potential targets of violence.”

“These organizations across the country include religious institutions, federal buildings, courthouses, political organizations from both major political parties, and the Gilroy Garlic Festival,” Mr. Bennett said. “Even though the threat appears to have been mitigated by the subject’s death, the FBI has a responsibility …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms