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In reply to the discussion: At least 7 killed in Buffalo mass shooting, law enforcement sources say [View all]AngryOldDem
(14,061 posts)I got on the Reddit sub for Buffalo as soon as I heard about this. (Ive found that community subreddits can provide more details and insight than breaking news stories.) About halfway down the thread on the shootings, somebody posted It sounds like XXXX (name of Redditor). This was early on. Later, it was confirmed that it was indeed XXXX (Gendron). Apparently he had a history of disturbing posts. His Reddit account is gone, but I hope it was archived in some way for authorities.
I also heard that his parents knew that he had bought this weapon. Im sorry, but if my kid brought something like that into my house, I would have many questions and it would be taken to the cops for destruction ASAP. My gut reaction is to also hold the parents responsible, like the parents of that Michigan school shooter. (Remember that?) Nancy Lanza was just as culpable for Sandy Hook as her insane son.
Jesus
(lack of) gun laws aside, we learn absolutely nothing from these tragedies, EVER. All we do is cry, express shock, and offer thoughts and prayers. Lather, rinse, repeat.