US woman goes on highway shooting spree: There were many things American officials were gearing up to face amid the solar eclipse - traffic jams, accidents, eye injuries and more. But this one definitely wasn’t on their list.
In a bizarre incident, a woman suddenly shot at two drivers on a Florida interstate and claimed that she was asked by “God” to do so via the solar eclipse, as per the police.
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Strangely, the Sunshine State was not even close to the path of totality and hence, was supposed to be the least affected by the astronomical phenomenon.
- boogetyboo ( @boogetyboo@aussie.zone ) 42•6 months ago
This woman had access to a gun.
In my country, I literally don’t know anyone who owns a gun. I wouldn’t even know where to start to get one. I suppose I could drive out to the bush and a farmer would have a rifle. But that’s about it.
I’d otherwise need criminal associates to access one.
How did she have one? Why was it so easy for her to get in a very isolated, specific state of psychosis?
- k0mprssd ( @k0mprssd@lemmy.zip ) 13•6 months ago
murica!!! everyone’s gotta have their guns!!!
- n3m37h ( @n3m37h@lemmy.dbzer0.com ) 7•6 months ago
- nocturne ( @nokturne213@sopuli.xyz ) 23•6 months ago
If they were not expecting a shooting they have not been paying attention.
- XNX ( @xnx@slrpnk.net ) 3•6 months ago
Paying attention to what exactly? Was eclipse shootings a trending hashtag or something im confused
- nocturne ( @nokturne213@sopuli.xyz ) English14•6 months ago
The number of shootings that happen every day in the US.
- XNX ( @xnx@slrpnk.net ) 12•6 months ago
Oh, then every shooting should be expected in the US by that metric
- SturgiesYrFase ( @SturgiesYrFase@lemmy.ml ) 12•6 months ago
I mean…yes? Until the systemic issues are fixed, it’s not going to stop.
- bradorsomething ( @bradorsomething@ttrpg.network ) 3•6 months ago
It’s america, asking if there will be a shooting is like asking a german if they’ll serve beer at an event.
- Tiltinyall ( @Tiltinyall@beehaw.org ) 3•6 months ago
https://youtu.be/79yzYh54gnA?si=TXZc2GY0Kkr5ttZ5 there were signs that the crazies were out for the eclipse.
- OpticalMoose ( @OpticalMoose@discuss.tchncs.de ) English20•6 months ago
Wait, God “asks” people to do things now? What, is he getting soft?
Moses didn’t receive the 10 requests, or the 10 suggestions.
- MystikIncarnate ( @MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca ) English13•6 months ago
God needs people to do his bidding, since he can’t do it himself, on account that he doesn’t exist.
- awwwyissss ( @awwwyissss@lemm.ee ) 2•6 months ago
Pweese do what I say UwU
- MystikIncarnate ( @MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca ) English17•6 months ago
Florida woman: I’m on a mission from God. Cocks gun
- n3m37h ( @n3m37h@lemmy.dbzer0.com ) 8•6 months ago
How about next time god tells ya to go on a shooting spree start with yourself, K? Thanks
- Elise ( @xilliah@beehaw.org ) 4•6 months ago
Last night I dreamt I had a pistol. That’s the closest I’ve ever gotten to a gun.