The suspect, a 31-year-old private tutor from California, called himself the 'friendly federal killer' in a manifesto, major media outlets reported. A LinkedIn profile linked to him describes him as an educated mechanical engineer and computer scientist, game developer, and part-time teacher. The California Institute of Technology confirmed he graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's degree.
According to Donald Trump, the manifesto is '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 in a phone interview with Fox News. The New York Post, citing an anonymous U.S. official, reported that the suspect sent the manifesto to his family about ten minutes before opening fire. In it, he revealed he was determined to kill people in the Trump administration 'from the highest to the lowest'. The manifesto also referenced civilian casualties in the war against Iran, tough immigration policies, and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, without directly mentioning Trump. The suspect's brother handed the manifesto to police.
When you read his manifesto it is clear that he hates Christians, that is for sure. He hates Christians, it is a real hatred.
Authorities have discovered several social media posts described as 'anti-Trump'. The suspect's sister told police that he legally purchased multiple guns in California and stored them at their parents' home without their knowledge. Trump said at a press conference late Saturday that his impression is the suspect was a 'lone wolf'. The suspect carried two firearms and several knives during the incident. He is to be arraigned on Monday on charges of weapons violations and assault, authorities said.
My impression is that he was a lone wolf.