Authorities have arrested a maniac who opened fire on random cars on a busy road in Southern California, US, killing a father of four.
According to police, 39-year-old Julio Rodart started shooting cars with a semi-automatic weapon in Riverside County.
What happened on Monday? As seen on video, the gunman walks down the sidewalk in front of a car wash and fires at passing vehicles, emptying a magazine. He then reloaded and continued firing, killing 43-year-old Victor Hugo Leon, a father of four.
The unfortunate man was on his way to work at that time. The attacker also injured another man while several cars were damaged.
ABC 7 reports that the shooter had stopped at a store to buy booze before he started shooting, but he didn't have enough money.
It was a random shooting spree that left a local father of four dead, and another driver injured. A suspect walking down a San Jacinto street calmly shooting at morning commuters. The new details about the suspect and his victims. Tonight at 11 from ABC7 https://t.co/MZBdPPSbZn pic.twitter.com/FsP0bzzobh
- ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ ABC7) June 6, 2024
NEW: 39-year-old man starts shooting at random cars in San Jacinto, California, killing a father of four.
Julio Rodarte was arrested on suspicion of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder after firing off 30 shots & taking his clothes off.
The despicable act was triggered… pic.twitter.com/bUV7VRBLMs
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 6, 2024
The motives of the perpetrator remain unknown
Eyewitnesses reported that at least 30 shots were fired. A little later the attacker took off his clothes and was naked.
He was subsequently arrested on charges of first degree murder, attempted murder, robbery and resisting arrest.
It should be noted that the wife of the 43-year-old victim started a GoFundMe campaign to cover some of the funeral expenses. So far, he has raised over $40.000.
Source: iefimerida.gr
