The shooter in the FedEx shooting was previously known to federal and local authorities – and had been identified for law enforcement by a concerned family member for the deadly attack, according to a report on Friday.
The suspect, who committed suicide on Thursday night after eight deaths at the Indiana facility, has not been publicly identified by police. But CNN reporter Ana Cabrera said he is no stranger to law enforcement.
Authorities warned of FedEx suspect’s potential for past violence, sources say tweeted“The suspect in the Indianapolis mass shooting was known to federal and local authorities prior to the attack.”
Citing three law enforcement sources, Cabrera added that a family member contacted authorities to warn them of the shooter’s “potential for violence”. It is not clear when the warning was issued.
Deputy Chief Craig McCartt of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police said earlier in the day that detectives “have an idea” who the shooter is, but declined to explain.
He said the killer died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as police approached.
