The Wall Street Journal tweets the gunman reportedly killed in Baton Rouge was affiliated with an “anti-government” group.
Missouri man suspected in Baton Rouge shootings was affiliated with anti-government New Freedom Group—Live updates: https://t.co/7c1AQUEqqb
— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) July 17, 2016
WSJ does not provide details on this suspected group or does it name the source making the claim.
The establishment routinely uses “anti-government” in reference to constitutionalists, patriot groups, tax activists, and “militias.”
Update
The shooter is identified as Gavin Long. He is said to be a 29-year old black man.
Baton Rouge police shooter is identified as 29-year-old Gavin Long, two officials tell CNN. https://t.co/dp4iHaUgRh pic.twitter.com/cB8nWDSGmn
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) July 17, 2016
BREAKING: Baton Rouge shooter is a 29-year-old black male – Gavin Eugene Long. #BatonRougehttps://t.co/1ciB4mje5V pic.twitter.com/4xIob7klgG
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) July 17, 2016
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