I read a report that they boy just strolled into the mall with the rifle in is hand. Not concealed in a backpack, but in plain sight. I suppose it’s easy to armchair quarterback and say the signs were there all the time, but who believes that a homicidal murderer is in their midst? It’s such a rare event that people justifiably don’t believe that it will happen within their circle. However, when a camo-wearing kid strolls into the mall with his rifle grasped in his hand in plain sight...
Our local news site says security cameras showed he had it concealed balled up under his clothing.