July 24, 2015
By Carlie Koliath
Law enforcement officials (click here) say John Russel Houser is the lone gunman responsible for opening fire in a Lafayette movie theater, killing two people and injuring nine others Thursday night (July 23). He also fatally shot himself.
Authorities are providing the latest updates Friday morning in a news conference. Watch it live here.
What we know so far about the shooter from authorities and witnesses:
• Identified as John Russel Houser.
• 59-year-old man.
• He is from Phenix City, Ala., and has been staying in a Lafayette motel since early July. Described as a "drifter."
• He acted alone.
The gunman tried to leave the theater within the crowd running through the exit. When he saw police he went back into the theater and fired one bullet to end his life. He didn't want to be apprehended.
The police really didn't have much information regarding the gunman except his identity. There appears to be no motive. He was staying at a local motel and unemployed.
It seems as though an angry man who bought a ticket to a movie theater seat wanted to kill random people for what appears to be his own frustration in life.
President Obama has stated he is frustrated with the lack of effective gun laws in the country.
By Carlie Koliath
Law enforcement officials (click here) say John Russel Houser is the lone gunman responsible for opening fire in a Lafayette movie theater, killing two people and injuring nine others Thursday night (July 23). He also fatally shot himself.
Authorities are providing the latest updates Friday morning in a news conference. Watch it live here.
What we know so far about the shooter from authorities and witnesses:
• Identified as John Russel Houser.
• 59-year-old man.
• He is from Phenix City, Ala., and has been staying in a Lafayette motel since early July. Described as a "drifter."
• He acted alone.
The gunman tried to leave the theater within the crowd running through the exit. When he saw police he went back into the theater and fired one bullet to end his life. He didn't want to be apprehended.
The police really didn't have much information regarding the gunman except his identity. There appears to be no motive. He was staying at a local motel and unemployed.
It seems as though an angry man who bought a ticket to a movie theater seat wanted to kill random people for what appears to be his own frustration in life.
President Obama has stated he is frustrated with the lack of effective gun laws in the country.
