2 Officers Shot at Pentagon Metro Entrance …Update: Shooter Identified As Crazy Anti-Bush Truther- Photos …Update: Shooter Dead
Posted by Jim Hoft on Friday, March 5, 2010, 4:15 AM
UPDATE: Patterico has this guy pegged as an anti-Bush Truther.
Via Charles Johnson comes this link to some crazy ranting from the guy. It was recorded in November 2006 — when Bush was president, to belabor the obvious. I transcribed this part, in which he is speaking of criminal organizations working within the U.S. Government:
This criminal organization would use its powers to convert military, intelligence, and law enforcement bureaucracies into instruments for political control, and the domination and subjection of society, while discrediting, destroying, and murdering honest individuals within those services, that work to root out corruption, and faithfully serve their fellow citizens. This organization, like so many murderous governments throughout history, would see the sacrifice of thousands of its citizens in an event such as the September 11 attacks, as a small cost in order to perpetuate its barbaric control. This collection of gangsters would find it in their interest to foment conflict and initiate wars throughout the world, in order to divert attention from their misconduct and criminality. The true nature of such a regime would find its clearest expression in the satanic violence currently ongoing in Iraq.
So, do you suppose the state-run media will report this or will they hide it like they did when Obama-supporting wackjob Amy Bishop slaughtered three professors last month in Alabama?
UPDATE: The Shooter died last night after the Pentagon attack. He hated the military.
The Age reported:
The suspect, John Patrick Bedell, died after exchanging gunfire with two police officers.
In an Internet posting, a user named JPatrickBedell wrote he was determined to see justice for the 1991 death of a Marine in California. The death was ruled a suicide but has long been the source of coverup theories. The writer said the case would be a step toward revealing the truth behind 9/11.
The user also railed against enforcement of marijuana laws.
The screen name can be linked to the suspect in Thursday’s attack through documents about a marijuana arrest that were posted on the site, which match the date of birth of the shooter and official court records available online.
Earlier… Two officers were injured today when a gunman shot at them at the main entrance to the Metro commuter rail system.
Reuters reported:
Two Pentagon security officers were wounded on Thursday evening when a gunman shot at them in the giant office building’s main entrance to the Metro commuter rail system, Pentagon officials said.
The gunman was also shot and all three were taken to hospital, the officials said, adding that none of the wounds was life-threatening.
All entrances to the five-sided headquarters of the Defense Department in Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, were closed shortly after the incident.
“Metro is locked down until further notice,” Pentagon police said in a message over the building’s intercom.
FOX News has more on the attack:
Pentagon spokesman Layman said the suspect walked up to the main entrance of the Pentagon at 6:40 p.m. and opened fire. He hit two officers. The officers fired back, and the suspect was hit. His injures are more serious.
UPDATE: The shooter is in critical condition. Associated Press sources identified him as 36-year-old John Patrick Bedell.
A Pentagon source told Fox News the gunman was shot in the head.
UPDATE: Detoxicon found this photo:
UPDATE: Here’s another set of photos, via Free Republic–
These were taken during his pot bust.
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shibumi commented:
Don’t worry.
It will be a “lone gunman” with “no ties to terrorism” even if his name is “Mohammad Al Die Infidel Pigs” and he’s carted away screaming “aloha snackbar.”
aro5o75 commented:
Well I hope he dies, it’s costs less that way.
MikeSilver commented:
It didn’t happen. Guns are not allowed in DC.
glockfixer commented:
Now we are going to hear how the gun ban was struck down and this happened because of it. Actually, it happened in spite of it. The media will refuse to see the difference.
Kenny Solomon commented:
Mike Silver…..
+1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1,
Cheers !
Kenny Solomon
Typical bitter Jewish god-clinging multiple scary-looking gun owner and barking-mad insane NASCAR fan.
Just_Saying commented:
Mainstrem media will use it against the Second Amendment guarantees…
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wtd commented:
AP sources: Suspect in Pentagon shooting identified as 36-year-old John Patrick Bedell.
Galt commented:
Probably a teabagger. No, definitely a teabagger.
Bush’s fault.
Solaratov commented:
MikeSilver
March 4th, 2010 | 7:25 pm | #3
It didn’t happen. Guns are not allowed in DC.
glockfixer
March 4th, 2010 | 7:51 pm | #5
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The Pentagon is across the Potomac River, in Arlington, Virginia.
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What I want to know is: How many times did the officers have to shoot the clown to put him down; and Why isn’t he dead? Was it a failure of the caliber used? The clown should have been dead at the scene.
Jim Hoft commented:
Does anybody have anything on this guy?
wtd commented:
2nd person scrutinized in Pentagon subway shooting
By DEVLIN BARRETT and MATT APUZZO
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) – Law enforcement officials say they’ve got one person in custody and are investigating whether a second was involved in a shooting at Pentagon subway entrance
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is still unfolding.
They say there’s no immediate signs of terrorism but, with information coming in quickly, they haven’t ruled anything out.
Two police officers were shot and critically wounded in the shooting.
wtd commented:
Name too common. Lots of guys online going by the name John Bedell mid 30′s in US and UK, black and white, ranging in career choice from home decorators, West Point Librarians, Photographers, Real Estate agents . . . it’s anyone’s guess at this point.
aro5o75 commented:
Jim Hoft
March 4th, 2010 | 9:04 pm | #11
Does anybody have anything on this guy?
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=1904181
wtd commented:
Consider the following report posted at Drudge earlier this afternoon:
Pentagon approves hacker training for cyberwarriors… via Drudge
and the following link from Freep . . .
J. Patrick Bedell
“The principal investigator for the proposed research is J. Patrick Bedell, the chief executive officer of DNAputer Research, Incorporated. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of California at Santa Cruz, Mr. Bedell has an intense desire to contribute to the national security of the United States.”
Winston commented:
Another Jihadist roaming free?
Opus #6 commented:
If he attacked the Pentagon, doesn’t that make him an anti-military activist? By definition? Not a Tea Partier. Tea Partiers send Hallmark cards to our troops.
Jo commented:
He is a democrat, because he mistook the Pentagon for the White House. He voted for Bozo but now hang his head in shame b/c Bozo actually was a liar and dummies who voted for the buffoon could not make this out, thus their reaction to stop the voices in his head — he blames Bozo b/c of his stupidity. Typical liberal reactionism.
IndieJones commented:
Looks as if John Patrick Bedell was Amy Bishop’s prom date.
ann commented:
wtd, (post #15) you are good!! DNAputer Research is in Hollister, CA. Media is now reporting that John Patrick Bedell is from Hollister, CA.
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