Garlic Fest Massacre

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The tragedy of the shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California is another example of the difficulty of making the world safe today. It also demonstrates the difficulty of securing outdoor events as opposed to indoor events. Both the author and the people concerned with this event tend to lean toward positive law enforcement.
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Garlic Festival shooting resulted in three dead, and sixteen wounded.
Santino William Legan was shot dead by police.
Reports that Legan had an accomplice were investigated but not confirmed.
The festival is run primarily by volunteers and much of the money is dedicated to local charities.
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First Published: 07/30/2019 08:46:14 pm
Last Updated: 11/30/-0001 12:00:00 am
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Directors of garlic festival relied on tall fences, metal detectors, and law enforcement for safety
Police from town of Gilroy report gunman to have entered by back fence and used legally bought rifle
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Attack illustrates difficulty of protecting an outdoor event in large venue with mass destruction weapon
Jason Porter from Pinkerton security firm states festival planners' difficulty in providing a secure yet open environment
Industry experts admit no plan foolproof, and outdoor events more vulnerable due to absence of secure structures
Porter states the top four security priorities are to deter, delay, detect, and respond to attacks
Gilroy police bravely exchanged gunfire with Legan and killed him, thereby preventing worse carnage
California Gov. Gavin Newsom commends law enforcement
Mike Susong, sr. VP for global risk service states officers took correct preventative steps
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Date Published: 11/30/-0001 12:00:00 am
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Article Author: Jorge L. Ortiz
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Gunman was a 19-year-old.
Legan's grandfather Thomas Legan, who ran for reelection of the Santa Clara County supervisor in 1988.
Another victim was a man in his 20's.
Another victim was a 13-year-old girl.
Victims included Stephen Romero, a six-year-old.
Redbeard's work is a staple among Neo-Nazis and white supremacists.
The Gilroy people used the hashtag #gilroystrong on Monday, echoing the popular saying after the Boston marathon bombing in 2013.
Larson said the festival's importance would rally rather than abash the people behind it because of it profits everyone not someone.
Alex Larson, 57, owns the Garlic Shoppe along with his brother.
Attempting to reverse declining attendance, the festival added a concert by Colbie Caillat and an appearance by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio.
The Gilroy Garlic Festival is one of the country's best known food festivals.
Thomas Legan insisted innocence, and was found not guilty after 6 days.
Elia Scettrini, 65, and teaches Spanish at Gilroy High School, expressed sympathy for the family.
Legan posted online, recommending an 1890 manifesto, "Might is Right or The Survival of the Fittest."
Legan was from a family of boxers and often practiced in his garage.
Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee says the motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Legan's rifle was confirmed to be an AK-47-style assault rifle purchased July 9th in Nevada.
The festival was in walking distance from Legan's home.
Legan did not like the festival which celebrated the local garlic industry.
The phrase "might is right" often denotes white supremacy on Neo-Nazi extremist forums.
Redbeard's work is against women and Jews.
Redbeard argues only strength and violence determine what is morally right.
Legan slurred mixed races and women among the white Silicon Valley workers.
Legan recommended "Might is Right" by Ragnar Redbeard (a pseudonym).
Grandfather Thomas Legan was accused of molesting one of his daughters in 1982.
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Legan posted, "Ayyy garlic festival time, come get wasted on overpriced s—."
Below his post, another post by futboieden read, "when you get too wasted and accidentally shoot up the festival."
Gunman was angry, waded into white supremacy recently.
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Date Published: 11/30/-0001 12:00:00 am
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Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee says Garlic Festival shooter Santino William Legan's death was suicide.
Smithee states Legan shot himself in the head.
Smithee said Legan exchanged fire with three Gilroy officers.
Smithee states that Legan was shot down by the officers then shot himself in the head.
Earlier comments from Smithee said Legan was shot and killed by the officers.
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Date Published: 11/30/-0001 12:00:00 am
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Article Author: Amir Vera
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