A California man went on a shooting rampage after killing his mother and setting her house on fire over the weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
1. Carnan Killed His Mother
Sally Carnan (Facebook)
Police say 29-year-old Ryan Carnan of Simi Valley, California murdered his own mother by shooting her with a gun and setting her house on fire, reports the Ventura County Star. After killing his mother around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Carnan admitted the crime to his brother, who then frantically called the police. The woman’s charred remains were found inside the home.
2. He Went on a Shooting Spree on His Tractor
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After his Carnan’s body was found, police started receiving calls that an armed man was driving through the neighborhood on a tractor, shooting bystanders at random. He reportedly shot at several residents in the area, but no one else was injured.
3. Police Fatally Shot Him
29-year-old Ryan Carnan was shot dead while fleeing from police in Simi Valley … – Daily Mail http://t.co/OOBFbwLd7V #GunViolence
— Gun Violence (@Gun_Violence) August 27, 2013
According to a press released, responding officers fatally shot Carnan in the Bridle Path area of Simi Valley when they “were confronted with a deadly force situation.”
“Based on the information that was being received by the 911 callers that a subject was actively shooting a firearm in a residential neighborhood, the heroic actions of the officers involved cannot be understated,” the press release stated.
4. A Motive is Still Unclear
5. Police Responded to a Mental Heath Call at the Home in 2008
NEWS: Shooting suspect had previous 'mental health-related' contacts with police [Video]: Ryan Carnan apparent… http://t.co/mFPHnza1kt
— Ventura Crime News (@vtacrime) August 26, 2013
According to the Daily Mail, police reportedly responded to a mental health call at the Carnan home in 2008, but no further details on the call were available.