The suspect, a 31-year-old private tutor from California, was identified by police sources. He left a manifesto in which he calls himself the 'friendly federal murderer' and states he was determined to kill people in the Trump administration 'from the highest to the lowest', according to media reports. Donald Trump described the manifesto as 'strongly anti-Christian'. 'When you read his manifesto, it is clear that he hates Christians, that is for sure. He hates Christians, it is a real hatred,' Trump said.
The suspect sent the manifesto to his family members about ten minutes before opening fire, an anonymous US official told the New York Post. The suspect's brother handed the manifesto to police. Authorities said the suspect had several social media posts described as 'anti-Trump'.
When you read his manifesto, it is clear that he hates Christians, that is for sure. He hates Christians, it is a real hatred.
The suspect's sister told police he legally purchased multiple guns in California and stored them in their parents' home without their knowledge. During the incident, the suspect carried two firearms and several knives, authorities said. He is to be arraigned on Monday on charges of weapons offenses and assault. The California Institute of Technology confirmed the suspect has a bachelor's degree from the university. Trump described the suspect as a 'lone wolf'. 'My impression is that he was a lone wolf,' Trump said at a press conference.
My impression is that he was a lone wolf.