What was the name of the gunman who killed five people at a military recruiting center in Chattanooga, Tennessee?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

The gunman who carried out the Chattanooga shooting on July 16, 2015, was named Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez.

Abdulazeez, a 24-year-old naturalized American citizen, carried out a shooting spree at two military installations in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killing five people and injuring several others. The first shooting took place at a military recruiting center, and the second at a U.S. Navy reserve center.

Following the shooting, Abdulazeez was killed in a shootout with police. The attack was later classified as an act of terrorism by the FBI.

The Chattanooga shooting was one of several high-profile incidents of gun violence in the US in recent years, sparking debate over issues such as gun control, terrorism, and mental health.