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2023-05-08 17:55:18 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

The suspected shooter, Mauricio Garcia, was discharged from the Army before his enlistment ended due to unspecified "Mental Health Concerns." https://nypost.com/2023/05/08/texas-mall-shooter-was-tossed-from-army-over-mental-health-concerns/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/allen-texas-mall-shooting/suspect-had-history-of-mental-health-problems-sources-99157977?id=98206687 Also, it is ridiculous to state that the weapon was the killer, as the rifle could not fire itself. Garcia had to pull the trigger.

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• The suspected shooter, Mauricio Garcia, was discharged from the Army before his enlistment ended due to unspecified "Mental Health Concerns." https://nypost.com/2023/05/08/texas-mall-shooter-was-tossed-from-army-over-mental-health-concerns/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/allen-texas-mall-shooting/suspect-had-history-of-mental-health-problems-sources-99157977?id=98206687 Also, it is ridiculous to state that the weapon was the killer, as the rifle could not fire itself. Garcia had to pull the trigger.