Incel attack in Phoenix shoots three before gun jams. Like Toronto incel with a machete.
Not long after the charges of terrorism in Toronto for an incel who killed a massage studio woman, this guy strikes with an AR-15 and 90 rounds in Phoenix area. In Toronto, the incel just had a machete but killed one and injured another woman. In Phoenix, the wild gun US, these nuts use an AR-15 or similar weapon.
Over 230 police officers responded to the shooting at huge Entertainment Mall in Glendale - a Western suburb of Phoenix.
The 20-year-old defendant live-streamed his attack after declaring he would be known as the Westgate gunman had few assets, so assigned a public defender.
From the bail hearing (see link for the video of it)
He hoped to shoot at least ten people to take out anger on society that women don't want him, a self- proclaimed incel. He was targeting couples, wanted them to feel the pain he feels and his extreme anger. He admitted his dark was coming out. He had been contemplating this for at least 3-5 years.
Tried to talk to friends not answer got him more anger wanted to go to a movie at Westgate Mall but was upset since it was closed.
Had 90 rounds he intended to use, but his gun jammed after shot three victims.
Defense asks for released before trial. Prosecutor asks for a $1m bond since very dangerous. The defense says $1m bond ridiculous high for a first-time offender since basically non-bailable since no way family can afford.
(Mother was reported distraught at the scene after was shown live video initially on Snapchat, but others have recorded it. The police asked the media not to show it since graphic and not to give him the fame he seeks. Twitter has now taken some posts of it down. I have seen it. Worst part holding a gun to women already shot next to a car in the parking lot and joking about killing her)
The judge agreed to a $1m bond. May 28th next prelim hearing at 8:30 AM
Other media comments:
Two of the victims apparently were a couple, including a 19-year-old man who suffered a life-threatening chest wound, the prosecutor said.
Hernandez told police he wasn't trying to kill anybody but wanted to inflict injuries, according to the probable cause statement.
"He wanted to gain some respect, and he felt that he had been bullied in his life," Glendale Police Sgt. Randy Stewart said during a press briefing.
Leiter said Hernandez became upset earlier Thursday when he couldn't get dinner at Panda Express for an unexplained reason and grew angrier after going to Westgate to see a movie and finding that theaters haven't yet reopened from coronavirus-related closure.
The link includes the about 15-minute bail hearing with the judge.
I note the prosecutor is the same as in the Phoenix Goddess Tempe case that I followed in Phoenix over five years in court much of the time. After I wasn't there for a while at a break, the judged joked she missed me lately! I was one of the few on the defense side.
I listed to the police tapes, and initial reports had three different descriptions of different shooters. The vast mall was in lockdown for many hours, and each store had customers and employees locked in back rooms until police cleared each area to be sure no more suspects or victims. One officer reported a men's room with lots of blood on the floor and stall but didn't seem related to any of the three known victims.
Massive police response with nearby Peoria as well as lots of Phoenix PD assisted in searches, closing down traffic on the many streets leading to the mall, etc.
Video of court bail hearing with the defendant:
The Westgate shooting suspect has been thinking about inflicting mass casualties for years and might have done more damage if his gun hadn’t jammed, according to authorities.
ktar.com