Philly mass killing suspect is a cross-dressing BLM activist — and police are using 'they/them' pronouns



The suspect accused of gunning down five people in a mass killing on Monday is reportedly a Black Lives Matter activist and cross-dresser.

What happened?

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Monday, the killer opened fire on a street in a southwest Philadelphia neighborhood, killing five people and injuring two others.

The killer allegedly used an AR-15-style weapon and a handgun, wore body armor and a ski mask, and targeted victims randomly. Police officers chased and cornered the suspect, taking the individual into custody without issue.

What about the suspect?

The suspect, a 40-year-old male, posted pictures of himself to social media wearing women's clothing just three months ago, according to the New York Post. The individual also repeatedly posted in support of Black Lives Matter.

It's not exactly clear how the suspect "identifies," but law enforcement is using "they/them" pronouns to refer to the suspect. CNN reported:

The Philadelphia district attorney’s office is using they/them pronouns to refer to the suspect based on “information we have at this time,” a spokesperson for the office told CNN. Philadelphia officials previously used he/him pronouns for the suspect during a Tuesday news conference.

The suspect faces more than 30 criminal charges, including five counts of murder, five counts of attempted murder, 10 counts of assault, 10 counts of recklessly endangering another person, and four counts of weapons charges.

City officials, including Mayor Jim Kenney (D) and District Attorney Larry Krasner (D), decried supposedly lax gun laws the day after the mass killing. Krasner, moreover, specifically attacked Republicans, claiming they are "against" the "safety" of citizens because they support Second Amendment rights.

It's not clear what laws would have prevented Monday's atrocity. Neither Krasner nor Kenney offered suggestions, though Krasner suggested that Pennsylvania should adopt strict gun control laws similar to those in neighboring New Jersey.

The suspect has a criminal history that includes a 2003 arrest for possession of a weapon without a license, carrying a firearm in public, and drug possession, the Post reported. The individual later pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm without a license, receiving three years' probation, while the other charges were dropped.

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Philly mayor uses tragic murder of police officer to push gun control: 'If you don't back gun control ... you don't back the blue'



Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (D) contended Tuesday that supporting gun control is a prerequisite for supporting law enforcement officers.

At a press conference addressing the fatal shooting of Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald, Kenney used the moment to push a narrative that suggested lenient gun laws were responsible for Fitzgerald's murder.

"You can say you back the blue but if you don't back gun control and gun availability, you don't back the blue," Kenney said.

"We owe it to them to do everything we can to stop this nonsense and stop this tragedy," he declared.

"It is simply too easy to access weapons in our state and in our region. And that turns too many confrontations into fatal encounters, like an argument over a parking space," he also said. "We are fighting an uphill battle and it doesn't have to be this way. I will continue to call on state lawmakers for sensible gun reforms that will protect our city's residents, including the brave men and women who have taken an oath to protect the peace."

\u201cPhilly Mayor Jim Kenney at a press conference for slain police officer Chris Fitzgerald: "You can say you back the blue but if you don't back gun control and gun availability, you don't back the blue."\u201d
— Greg Price (@Greg Price) 1676997377

Fitzgerald was gunned down on Saturday when he attempted to stop several teenagers, wearing dark cloths and masks, in an area recently plagued by robberies and carjackings. A chase ensued, and at some point, one of the teenagers shot Fitzgerald.

Police later arrested 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer for the murder.

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Anything else?

Kenney has a history of using tragic incidents to push gun control.

After two police officers were shot during Independence Day celebrations last year, Kenney said America needs to adopt Canada's gun control laws.

"It was a laid-back, chill day. Weather was beautiful. Concert was beautiful," Kenney said after the incident. "But we live in America and we have the Second Amendment and we have the Supreme Court of the United States telling everybody they can carry a gun wherever they want. It's like Dodge City."

"I was in Canada two weeks ago; never thought about a gun. The only people I knew who had guns in Canada were police officers," he continued.

"That's the way it should be here," Kenney demanded.

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Dem Philly mayor demands America adopt gun control like Canada, says only police should have firearms



Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (D) admitted Tuesday that he wishes for an America in which only police officers carry firearms.

What did Kenney say?

Speaking after two officers were shot during Fourth of July celebrations, Kenney recounted a recent trip to Canada, admitting that he wants firearm laws in the United States to mirror those up north.

"It was a laid-back, chill day. Weather was beautiful. Concert was beautiful," Kenney said early Tuesday morning. "But we live in America and we have the Second Amendment and we have the Supreme Court of the United States telling everybody they can carry a gun wherever they want. It's like Dodge City."

"I was in Canada two weeks ago; never thought about a gun. The only people I knew who had guns in Canada were police officers," Kenney explained.

"That's the way it should be here," he demanded.

\u201cPhiladelphia Mayor Jim Kenney expressed frustration over gun laws in the U.S. amid the shooting of two police officers near the site of a Fourth of July concert https://t.co/cJq293P3Nc\u201d
— Reuters (@Reuters) 1657012500

When a reporter challenged Kenney about what he is doing to solve gun violence problems, the Democratic mayor essentially said his hands are tied, suggesting he believes the solution to gun violence is limited to gun control only, and not systemic issues that disproportionally impact cities.

"If I had the ability to take care of guns, I would," Kenney said. "But the legislature won't let us. The U.S. Congress won't let us. The governor does the best he can. Our attorney general does the best he can — but this is a gun country."

"It's crazy," the mayor continued. "We're the most armed country in world history and we're one of the least safest (sic)."

Importantly, Philadelphia imposes strict gun control laws on residents and visitors, despite Pennsylvania being generally Second Amendment-friendly. The city also has high occurrences of gun violence, which firearm supporters say is evidence that gun control laws do not work.

Is America one of the most unsafe countries?

The U.S., in fact, is not one of the least safe countries. That unfortunate distinction, according to securities firm International SOS, belongs to most countries in Africa, the Middle East, and most countries in Central America and southeast Asia.

America, on the other hand, has a "low" security risk, on par with most European nations and other developed countries.

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Far-left Philly DA blames NRA for shooting. But mayor says there is 'no price to pay for carrying illegal guns'



Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D), a proponent of progressive criminal justice reforms, took aim at the National Rifle Association after a mass shooting in Philadelphia.

What did Krasner say?

After three people were killed and 11 others were injured in a hail of gunfire late Saturday, Krasner took to social media and demanded a boycott of the NRA.

"The terrible crimes last night on South Street tell our Pennsylvania legislators it’s time for real action," Krasner said. "Boycott NRA lobbyists, boycott NRA donations, and bring real common sense gun regulation to Pennsylvania. Now."

\u201cThe terrible crimes last night on South Street tell our Pennsylvania legislators it\u2019s time for real action. Boycott NRA lobbyists, boycott NRA donations, and bring real common sense gun regulation to Pennsylvania. Now.\u201d
— DA Larry Krasner (@DA Larry Krasner) 1654439490

Is the NRA to blame?

Despite the heavy-handed rhetoric, there is no evidence showing the NRA was in any way involved in Saturday's incident.

Philadelphia police commissioner Danielle Outlaw explained at a press conference on Sunday that investigators believe an altercation between a small group of men triggered the shooting, KYW-TV reported. One of those involved in the fight was killed, while the others who died were innocent bystanders.

Video taken by witnesses, which shows armed men and the altercation, appears to corroborate what investigators believe happened.

Meanwhile, Mayor Jim Kenney (D) appeared to take a shot at prosecutorial policies in an interview with WPVI-TV.

"It's gotten to the point where there's no price to pay for carrying illegal guns, so people carry them because they don't think anything is going to happen," Kenney said after the shooting.

In fact, the Philadelphia Inquirer discovered last year that Philadelphia police are setting records with the number of arrests for citizens illegally carrying firearms. But convictions for such crimes have fallen to extreme lows, and Outlaw pointed out that conviction rates for individuals caught with illegal guns began dropping after Krasner became district attorney in 2018.

"If there’s nothing to deter folks, if there’s no consequence where people believe, 'If I do this, this is going to happen,' [then] there’s no incentive to not carry a gun illegally, quite frankly," Outlaw said last year.

The Philadelphia's district attorney's office has even said, "We do not believe that arresting people and convicting them for illegal gun possession is a viable strategy to reduce shootings."

What did the NRA say?

The NRA responded late Sunday, charging that Krasner's lenient policies, all in the name of "criminal justice reform," are contributing to out-of-control violent crime.

"Philadelphia has been awash in crime for years as a result of your ineptitude and loyalty to your benefactor, @GeorgeSoros, who supports weak DAs who pledge not to prosecute violent criminals and release them almost immediately as law enforcement arrests these violent felons," the NRA said.

\u201cPhiladelphia has been awash in crime for years as a result of your ineptitude and loyalty to your benefactor, @GeorgeSoros, who supports weak DAs who pledge not to prosecute violent criminals and release them almost immediately as law enforcement arrests these violent felons.\u201d
— NRA (@NRA) 1654472982

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