This Psycho Shot Up a Walmart

Summary

Jared, a 30-year-old white supremacist with a history of arrests, seeks to start a revolution through violence. After a failed attempt to join a militia in Nevada, he devises a plan to shoot police officers and instigate chaos. Armed with guns, ammo, and adult diapers, he and his wife Amanda execute a shooting spree at a pizza place before moving to Walmart, aiming to start a standoff with police. After a chaotic shootout with officers, Jared dies from a gunshot wound, and Amanda, left with no way out, ends her own life. A chilling story of misguided extremism and violence.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jared is a 30-year-old man from Indiana with a criminal history, including multiple arrests for guns and assault.
• 😀 Jared's primary grievance is with the police, which he expresses frequently on social media and in videos.
• 😀 Jared and his wife, Amanda, are white supremacists who move to Las Vegas in 2014, where Jared dresses up as Batman and the Joker to make money on the Vegas Strip.
• 😀 In 2014, Jared gets involved with a militia group that protests government actions against a rancher, but his extreme views on race and government lead to his expulsion from the group.
• 😀 Despite being kicked out of the militia, Jared becomes more radicalized and begins plotting violent acts to spark a revolution against the government and police.
• 😀 Jared's plan escalates into a violent shootout with police officers, whom he believes he can rally others to join in a revolution against the government.
• 😀 Jared and Amanda prepare for the shootout by gathering supplies like guns, armor-piercing bullets, adult diapers, and tactical vests.
• 😀 Jared and Amanda execute their plan by ambushing two police officers eating lunch at CeCe's Pizza, killing them before moving to Walmart to continue their violent act.
• 😀 At Walmart, Jared attempts to incite further chaos by firing a warning shot into the ceiling, and a concealed-carry customer tries to stop them but is killed by Amanda.
• 😀 A gunfight ensues between Jared, Amanda, and police officers, resulting in Jared being shot in the chest and Amanda eventually taking her own life after ensuring Jared's death.

Q & A

Who is Jared, and what is his background?

Jared is a 30-year-old man from Indiana with a history of criminal behavior, including multiple arrests for guns, assault, and other offenses. He has strong anti-police views and is involved in white supremacy, though his actions contradict the ideals he claims to stand for.

Why did Jared and Amanda move to Las Vegas?

Jared and Amanda moved to Las Vegas in 2014 due to their struggles with their landlord in Indiana. In Vegas, they dressed up as Batman and Harley Quinn to make money by posing for pictures with tourists on the Strip.

What is the significance of the standoff in southeast Nevada?

The standoff involved a rancher who allowed his cows to graze on government land, leading to an armed confrontation with the government. Jared saw this as an opportunity to align with a militia that shared his anti-government sentiments.

How did Jared's involvement with the militia end?

Jared was kicked out of the militia after a few days because his extreme views, including his white power rhetoric, alienated the other members. They found him and Amanda too radical, leading to their departure.

What were some of Jared’s plans to cause chaos before the Walmart incident?

Jared considered various violent plans, such as taking over a courthouse, targeting a public official, or instigating a grand shootout that would trigger a revolution. Ultimately, he decided to engage in a shootout with police officers.

What was Jared’s belief regarding the shootout he planned?

Jared believed that by starting a shootout with the police, he could spark a revolution, though it’s unclear how he thought this would lead to widespread support or change.

What happened when Jared and Amanda tried to initiate the shootout?

On the morning of their planned attack, Jared and Amanda armed themselves and set out to find police officers. They shot two officers at CeCe’s Pizza before moving on to Walmart to further escalate the situation. Jared hoped to lure more police to the scene for a shootout.

How did the situation unfold in Walmart?

Inside Walmart, Jared fired a warning shot and attempted to start a standoff with the police. A concealed carry holder tried to intervene but was shot by Amanda. The shootout with police officers continued, resulting in Jared being shot in the chest and Amanda eventually dying after ensuring Jared's death.

What was Jared’s final message before the attack?

The day before the shooting, Jared posted a cryptic message on Facebook stating, 'The dawn of a new day. May all of our coming sacrifices be worth it,' suggesting his belief that the violence would have a larger, revolutionary impact.

What was the outcome of the shootout and the revolution Jared envisioned?

The shootout resulted in Jared’s death and Amanda’s death shortly thereafter. The revolution Jared envisioned never materialized. His violent actions only led to tragedy, leaving no lasting impact on the broader society or government.