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Suspect in Tempe DNC Office Shooting Had 120 Guns, Planned "Mass Casualty" Event

Oct 24, 2024, 12:30 PM

Authorities have arrested a 60-year-old man suspected of multiple shootings at the Democratic National Committee office in Tempe, Arizona. A search of his home revealed an arsenal of more than 120 firearms, including machine guns, over 250,000 rounds of ammunition, body armor, and a grenade launcher. Prosecutors allege he was preparing for a "mass casualty" event. The suspect had also hung suspicious bags containing white powder from signs and had issued threats against political entities.