Image Source : AP Security personnel on the scene after an attack at a mall in downtown Dallas, Texas
A gunman opened fire indiscriminately at a mall in the city of Dallas in the US state of Texas, killing eight people. Now federal investigators are trying to understand the motive behind the attack. Eight people were killed and seven others were injured in the shootout. Giving information to ‘AP’, a law-enforcement official said that the investigation is still in the initial stages.
RWDS was written on the chest of the attacker Garcia
Without divulging details of the investigation, the official told The AP that federal authorities are looking into posts made by mall shooter Mauricio Garcia, 33, on his social media accounts, which appear to be white supremacist and neo-Native. Expresses his interest in Nazi ideology. The officer said that the assailant, Garcia, who was killed on the spot in retaliatory action by the police, had something written on his chest, which read ‘RWDS’.
RWDS decoded by investigating officers
‘RWDS’ is an acronym used for “right wing death squads”, popular among right-wing extremists and white supremacist groups. He added that in addition to the posts available on social media, federal authorities are also questioning Garcia’s family members and associates to ascertain his original ideology.
8 killed in mall shooting
Significantly, in the US state of Texas, a gunman opened fire at a mall in the city of Dallas, killing eight people and injuring seven others. The attacker was also killed in police action. Officials gave this information on Saturday. The shooting incident took place at ‘Allen Premium Outlets’ at 3.30 pm on Saturday. This location is 25 miles north of Dallas and has over 120 stores. Police said the gunman has been shot dead.
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