A Minnesota church shooter’s weapon listed the names of prominent far-right terrorists, raising new concerns about the worldwide reach of extremist networks.
Names of Far-Right Terrorists on Shooter’s Weapon
The weapon used in the Minneapolis church shooting bore the names of Anders Breivik, Brenton Tarrant, and Timothy McVeigh, all linked to far-right attacks that resulted in 295 deaths.
Satan and Russian Language Motifs
Drawing from the Order of Nine Angles (O9A) teachings, the shooter’s materials included images of Satan talking to a firearm,rawer Russian, and a drawing of a child asking for help in a mirror, asking, “Who am I?”
Global Extremist Network
The O9A and its affiliates recruit through video games and chats, blending nihilism and extremism within their communities. The network behind the Minneapolis shooting shares ties with other extremist groups worldwide, including neo-Nazis, satanists, and white supremacists.
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