The news report discusses a mass shooting incident in Farmington, New Mexico, where an 18-year-old suspect, identified as Beau Wilson, killed three people and wounded six others. The victims were identified as 73-year-old Melody IV and her 97-year-old daughter Gwendolyn Scofield, and 79-year-old Surely Vojta.
Wilson used an AR-15 rifle and two pistols during the incident, which took place in his neighborhood. He began shooting at random, hitting several homes and vehicles. After being confronted by police, Wilson was killed.
The police chief mentioned a written investigation and a note found in Wilson's pocket, but the details of these are not specified. The report also reveals that Wilson had legally purchased the AR-15 in November 2022 and had access to ammunition, including 1,400 rounds.
The news report is graphic and warns viewers that the footage of the shooting is difficult to watch.
1. The breaking news is about an incident that occurred in Farmington, New Mexico.
2. The body camera footage shows the moment police took down a suspect.
3. The video is difficult to watch and includes the sound of police panic, firing their weapons, and the perspective of an officer who was shot.
4. The suspect used an AR-15 rifle, two pistols, and a rifle to shoot people as they passed through their neighborhood.
5. Police have released new information, stating that the suspect had access to ammunition.
6. The suspect, an 18-year-old named Beau Wilson, was eventually confronted and killed by police.
7. Wilson used an AR-15 to fire at cars starting around 10:55 a.m. local time on Monday, in the front yard of his father's home.
8. Investigators recovered 141 of the 176 shell casings from the shooter's home.
9. The victims include Surely Vojta, Melody IV, and Gwendolyn Schofield, who was 73 and 97 years old respectively.
10. The suspect was wearing what may have been homemade body armor with steel plates.
11. Seven homes and 11 vehicles were hit with gunfire during the incident.
12. The shooter was confronted and killed by police at the front lawn of First Church of Christ Scientist along North Dustin Road.
13. Investigators found a written investigation and a note with green writing inside the shooter's pocket.
14. The suspect legally purchased an AR-15 in November 2022, roughly one month before the shooting.
15. The suspect also purchased three magazines for the weapon just a few days before the Monday's shooting.
16. The two pistols were also used in the shooting, wounding six other people.
17. The shooter had access to as many as ten other weapons and to 1,400 rounds at home.