DERANGED ex-marine Ian Long posted bizarre Facebook and Instagram messages before and during his killing spree in a Californian country music bar where 12 people were slaughtered. Ian Long, 28, a former machine gunner, wrote how he was "insane" and resented people’s “hopes and prayers” and other tributes after previous massacres. TMZ has reported Long was holding a gun in one hand and a phone in another as he posted updates on Instagram as the shooting unfolded. The former machine gunner who reportedly suffered from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - used an illegally-modified handgun to target drinkers at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks. He donned a black trenchcoat and ski mask before storming the bar on a student night to unleash about 30 bullets in a two-and-a-half-minute murder spree. But just moments before he posted a Facebook message, saying: “I hope people call me insane... (laughing emojis).. wouldn't that just be a big ball of … [Read more...] about Marine massacre gunman posted sick messages on social media DURING his shooting spree that killed 12 in California bar
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Migrant caravan decides on California crossing
By The Associated Press | PUBLISHED: November 9, 2018 at 6:53 am | UPDATED: November 9, 2018 at 6:53 am By MARIA VERZA and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN, Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thousands of Central American migrants decided to depart Mexico City on Friday and head toward the northern city of Tijuana, opting for the longer but likely safer route to the U.S. border, caravan organizers said. The decision was made late Thursday in a Mexico City stadium where roughly 5,000 migrants have spent the past few days resting, receiving medical attention and debating how to proceed with their arduous trek. It came shortly after caravan representatives met with officials from the local United Nations office and requested buses to take them to the border. Caravan coordinator Milton Benitez told the migrants that they were still waiting for a response. He later said to The Associated Press the officials had offered them buses for women and children but organizers demanded that they … [Read more...] about Migrant caravan decides on California crossing
The Latest: Northern California blaze nears city of 90,000
Updated 6:24 am PST, Friday, November 9, 2018 Firefighter Adrien Mahnke pauses while battling the Camp Fire as it tears through Paradise, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Tens of thousands of people fled a fast-moving wildfire Thursday in Northern California, some clutching babies and pets as they abandoned vehicles and struck out on foot ahead of the flames that forced the evacuation of an entire town and destroyed hundreds of structures. less Firefighter Adrien Mahnke pauses while battling the Camp Fire as it tears through Paradise, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Tens of thousands of people fled a fast-moving wildfire Thursday in Northern ... more Photo: Noah Berger, AP Flames consume a car dealership as the Camp Fire tears through Paradise, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Tens of thousands of people fled a fast-moving wildfire Thursday in Northern California, some clutching babies and pets as … [Read more...] about The Latest: Northern California blaze nears city of 90,000
Wildfire devastates California town of Paradise
Don Thompson and Noah Berger, Associated Press Updated 7:26 am CST, Friday, November 9, 2018 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints burns during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints burns during Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.. on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle Buy photo A home burns as the Camp Fire rages through Paradise, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Tens of thousands of people fled a fast-moving wildfire Thursday in Northern California, some clutching babies and pets as they abandoned vehicles and struck out on foot ahead of the flames that forced the evacuation of an entire town. less A home burns as the Camp Fire rages through Paradise, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Tens of thousands of people fled a fast-moving wildfire Thursday in Northern California, some clutching babies … [Read more...] about Wildfire devastates California town of Paradise
California shooting – Ashton Kutcher says he’s ‘lucky to be alive’ after wife Mila Kunas held his birthday party at bar where 12 people
ASHTON Kutcher has said he feels lucky to be alive after he celebrated his 40th birthday at the bar where 12 people were shot. The That ‘70s Show star revealed that him and wife Mila Kunis had organised the party at the Borderline Bar & Grill where ex-Marine Ian Long went on a shooting spree on Wednesday. Troubled ex-machine gunner Long, 28, stormed the bar to unleash a hail of bullets in a two-and-a-half minute killing spree before turning his high-powered gun on himself. After the shooting Kutcher wrote on Twitter about the event saying among the guests at the bar in Thousand Oaks were Ivanka Trump's brother-in-law Joshua Kushner, who recently married supermodel Karlie Kloss. "My wife threw me a birthday party this year at the Borderline. Only reason we are alive is the shooter chose a different night. “My heart goes out to the victims. I’ll say it again... Gun Reform Now! Politicians need to stop standing behind the dollar & protect the … [Read more...] about California shooting – Ashton Kutcher says he’s ‘lucky to be alive’ after wife Mila Kunas held his birthday party at bar where 12 people