USA: Mass shooting, the suspect was shot dead by a woman

The BBC on May 28 reported that the suspect with a semi-automatic rifle targeted a crowd of 30-40 people in Charleston, West Virginia – USA.

Police spokesman Tony Hazelett said the woman’s quick response had saved many lives.

The suspect drove to the scene on the evening of May 25. He was warned to slow down because children were playing nearby.

The suspect then returned with an AR-15 rifle and opened fire from his car at a party outside an apartment complex in the city.

According to Hazelett, the woman who fired back does not work in law enforcement and has not been identified.

“She’s just a citizen carrying a lawful weapon. Instead of running away from the threat, she chose to join and save lives,” Mr. Hazelett said.

The woman remained at the scene after the shooting and was cooperating with investigators. Police said they would not bring charges against her.

The suspect has been identified as Dennis Butler, 37, with multiple criminal records. He died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.

A few days ago, an 18-year-old gunman also killed 21 people at an elementary school in the state of Texas – USA with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle that he bought legally.

America’s worst school shooting in a decade has rekindled the debate over private gun ownership, enshrined in the US Constitution.