TUCSON, Ariz. — Jared Lee Loughner, the gunman who fatally shot 6 people and wounded 14 others including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, had a history of odd behavior according to a statement issued by Pima Community College.
While a student at the college, Loughner was cited by campus police on five separate occasions between Feb. to Sept. 2010 for causing disruptions in class and at the library. He was eventually suspended for posting a YouTube video stating that the campus was “illegal,” among other claims. He voluntarily withdrew from the college in Oct. 2010, Inside Tucson Business reports.
After his suspension, Loughner was prohibited from returning to campus until he resolved his Code of Conduct violations and obtained a mental health clearance indicting that he did not present a danger to himself or others.
The gun used by Loughner in the shooting was obtained legally at a Sportman’s Warehouse outlet in November. Loughner passed an instant background check and was able to conceal and carry the Glock 19 semiautomatic handgun without a permit due to a law that was enacted last year, The Washington Post reports.
Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik told The Washington Post that he disagrees with Arizona’s gun laws. Among other things, concealed guns are permitted on school grounds while picking up or dropping off children – as long as the weapon remains unloaded and the gun owner remains in their vehicle.
