Three Died In A Florida Shooting Believed To Be Racially Motivated

The suspect fatally shot the three at a Dollar General store in what authorities have called an anti-black hate crime.

On Saturday, three people died in a shooting attack that is believed to have been racially motivated.

The victims were identified as 19-year-old AJ Laguerre Jr., 29-year-old Jerrald Gallion, and 52-year-old Angela Carr, all African Americans. The gunman was identified as 21-year-old Ryan Palmeter, a white male.

The suspect fatally shot the three at a Dollar General store in what authorities have called an anti-black hate crime.

The gunman used racial slurs and drew swastikas on his firearm. He was armed with an AR-15-style rifle as well as a handgun and was sporting a tactical vest and blue latex gloves.

The suspect was later found dead at his home with a will and a suicide note.

The shooter did not appear to know the victims and it is believed he acted alone.