


Police reveal that the gunman who shot multiple bullets into the ABC affiliate in Sacramento, California was definitely politically motivated.
The 64-year-old Anibal Hernandez Santana hated President Trump and the top members of his administration, and hated Charlie Kirk, who he referenced on a note found in his vehicle.
Here’s more from National Review:
Prosecutors believe the suspect who allegedly opened fire on the ABC10 station in Sacramento on Friday was “politically motivated,” Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho told National Review, explaining that a search of the suspect’s vehicle yielded a note that criticized members of the Trump administration and appeared to reference the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk.
The Sacramento Police Department executed a search of 64-year-old Anibal Hernandez Santana’s home, where they not only found the semi-automatic nine millimeter handgun he allegedly used to fire into the station multiple times, but also various pieces of evidence that suggest that he was motivated by anti-Trump animus. The arraignment, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was moved up to Monday afternoon because of the nature of the crime.
“They found a calendar that was attached to his refrigerator,” Ho told National Review. “On that particular calendar, for the date of September the 19th, he had written the following message for that date of the shooting: ‘Do the next scary thing.’”
There was another search warrant executed inside the suspect’s vehicle, where more evidence was uncovered. Authorities discovered an anti-Trump book, as well as a handwritten note, which read, “For hiding Epstein and ignoring red flags. Do not support Patel, Bongino, and AG Bondi. They’re next.” The handwritten note was signed with the initials “CK” and then the words “from above,” Ho explained.
The DA’s office believes that “CK” stands for “Charlie Kirk,” leading officials to believe that “that there is evidence that this individual engaged in attacks on the media and the free press for political purposes.”
Ho said that the DA’s office is bringing three charges against Hernandez Santana Monday afternoon. The charges include shooting at an occupied building, assault with a semi automatic handgun — both of which are felonies — and several counts related to the illegal possession of a firearm. Hernandez Santana is also facing federal charges, including possessing a firearm within a school zone, discharging a firearm within a school zone, and interfering with a radio communication station, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant said in a statement.
The maximum penalty for the state charges is 17 years, which is much more than the suspect will face federally, Ho explained. The DA’s office is also requesting that the judge withhold bail.
“He should not be released because he’s a threat to the public,” Ho said.
Ho did not rule out bringing hate crime charges against the suspect.