Pentagon shooter John Bedell had gun range receipt from Sacramento

[The Straight Story]

Pentagon shooter John Bedell had gun range receipt from Sacramento


SAN BENITO COUNTY, CA - The man killed in Thursday's shootout at the Pentagon had a receipt from a gun range in Sacramento, according to the sheriff of San Benito County.

ABC reported John Patrick Bedell was found to be in possession of two handguns, a Taurus 9mm and a Ruger 9mm and many rounds of ammunition. At this time, it was unknown which gun Bedell used in the shooting.

Sheriff Curtis Hill said the parents of Bedell reported him missing Jan. 4 and were worried about his mental stability. After reading an e-mail from their son to an acquaintance, the parents told deputies they were worried that he had purchased a gun.

Hill said on Jan. 11 deputies responded to the family's home. Hill said Bedell's mother called authorities when Bedell became agitated after she found $600 in charges he made at a shooting range in Sacramento dated the day before.

It has also been learned Reno authorities booked Bedell in Washoe County Jail on Feb. 1 on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. His booking records show an home address in Reno.

Hill said Bedell has been on his department's radar since 2003, when deputies found him walking along the side of the road and took him to his parents' house.

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