Police still haven't named the weapon the latest shooter used

[Novara]

But they said that it was legally obtained, of course.

What's the fucking holdup in naming it? Why are they afraid of the public knowing what he used?

The doctors said people's bodies were "ripped apart."

So, name the weapon! What possible motivation do they have for keeping this under wraps?

[Bucky]

1. I was curious about that too

From the sound of the video I watched, it simply high capacity and semi-automatic. Maybe a gun expert could share some informed speculation.

Whatever type of gun it is, and sure seems like the kind you wouldn't want someone under police scrutiny to be capable of buying.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

2. Rumors are that it is a AK 47 which will break this string

Waldo had 47 tattooed on his head which may be a sign that he used an aK47

Link to tweet

[PJMcK]

8. Maybe the 47 referred to Trump

If Trump were to win another term in 2024, he'd be the 47th president. I've heard and seen this meme.

But, really, who cares? the man is a murderer and thankfully he was captured. Throw him in the can!

[Totally Tunsie]

18. AK 47; tRump 47

Both equally deadly in their own way. We don't need either.

[FM123]

3. He had the number 47 tattooed on his face

Perhaps to display his admiration for the AK 47? That seems to be a weapon these monsters like to use.....

[milestogo]

4. There were a couple of doctors at the parade

Who saw the victims. One of them said the person's head was decimated.

[LonePirate]

5. Did they mention how they identified the suspect?

I’m guessing there was video camera footage somewhere that captured him in the act or in transport with the weapons. I have evidently missed how they were able to identify him. Unless facial recognition software is more advanced than I think, camera footage that follows him from the scene to his car is about all I can think of.

[rampartc]

14. his ink is fairly recognizable

even from a distance.

[Srkdqltr]

6. If he got it legally then it's all ok. He had a right, right? What is the point if you can't kill

people with it?

[LiberalArkie]

7. He paid the price. He bought the ticket. The targets were moving before him. He fired the weapon.

Opps, sorry. Was just thinking of the target games at the fair.

Same game, just the tickets cost more.

[Srkdqltr]

9. The common denominator in this whole thing is men and guns

Period. Women don't do this.

[Scrivener7]

10. Why do you care? Is it not enough to know it was a gun that killed

and maimed scores of people and ruined hundreds of lives in a matter of seconds?

Why would anyone give a shit what the name of the gun is?

[FSogol]

11. +1. Exactly. In lieu of the offical name, I'll name it, "Fuck all gun nuts."

[Novara]

12. I am only commenting on the secrecy. I don't understand why.

I have a pretty good idea what it was. I just don't understand the secrecy behind not telling the public. What's the purpose for not being forthcoming?

[sarisataka]

13. I thought it was the gun humpers

That wanted to know about the weapons


I have seen A LOT of posts about the shooter and several, besides this one, about the weapon. I have seen almost nothing about wanting information on the victims.
I think there is a conclusion to be drawn but I just haven't reached it yet.

[BlackSkimmer]

15. Well spotted. nt

[Novara]

16. It's true they haven't been forthcoming about the victims either.

Ages 8 to 85, that's all we know.

I'm curious if he targeted women, as incels often do. Or did he randomly spray bullets hoping to kill as many as possible?

[fightforfreedom]

17. You can hear the shots in the video.

It was definitely some type of military assault rifle.

[Retrograde]

19. Does it matter?

He is charged with killing 6 people and injuring/attempting to kill dozens more. IANAL, but murder charge doesn't depend on how someone is murdered.

[malaise]

20. They just said similar to an AR 15

at the press conference.
Another rifle and other guns were found.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

21. The weapon was an AR!5

Link to tweet

[Midnight Writer]

22. Why give a free advertisement to the manufacturer?

I bet a lot of gun humpers would take the use of a weapon in a mass shooting to be an endorsement.

"I want one of them like that guy used on that parade."

30 people hit in 7 seconds? Sounds like a formidable weapon.

[Emile]

23. Victim families need to know who to sue.

[Kaleva]

24. Some here argue gun humpers are hung up on proper terminology

and the finer details.

It's been identified as a high powered semi-automic rifle which, if accurate, precludes AR-15 style rifles which are commonly chambered to fire mid powered rounds

It could be the big brother of the AR15, the AR-10 style, which are considered high powered rifles as they are typically chambered to fire rounds that can take down elk, moose, beat, bison and other large game.

[48656c6c6f20]

25. I'll give you a hint

Link to tweet