Talk:Tacoma Mall shooting

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Motive[edit]

Is the motive of the incident known? If not, it should at least be stated that it's not known. bob rulz (talk) 06:54, 8 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Motive is alluded to in this statement - "At the time of the shooting, Maldonado had recently separated from his girlfriend, and had been taking methamphetamine for five days."

Actual motive is unknown, he high on meth and believed to be suicidal. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Essayons21 (talk • contribs) 00:58, 17 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Mass murder[edit]

This is classified as a mass murder but states there was 6 injuries and no deaths. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.219.226.222 (talk • contribs) 05:59, 19 December 2012‎ (UTC)[reply]