Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Investigation Continues Into Fitness Club Shootings

A disturbing picture is emerging of the gunman who fired on an exercise class at a fitness center in Collier Township last night killing 3 women before apparently turning the gun on himself. The incident began at about 8:15 p.m. in a dance exercise class at the L.A. Fitness Club at the Great Southern Shopping Center. Allegheny County Police and the Medical Examiner have not released the gunman's identity but various media outlets say he is 48 year old George Sodini of Scott Township. A blog that he reportedly wrote indicates Sodini was planning the shooting. He also writes of his personal torment with living alone, rejection by women, struggles with alcohol and an earlier shooting attempt at the same gym in which he said in the blog......he "chickened out.
Nine other women were wounded and were taken to three Pittsburgh area hospitals...two are in critical condition.

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