Shooting at gay bar was a hate crime, Arizona police confirm
A shooting at a gay bar in Arizona killed multiple people, including the shooter. Police say it was a targeted attack motivated by hate toward the LGBTQ community. The shooter's family disputes this characterization.
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8 sourcesShooting at Tucson gay bar that killed 2 investigated as hate crime
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4 sourcesTwo Gay Men Were Shot and Killed at a Bar in Arizona. Here's Why You Probably Didn't Hear About It.
Arizona police confirm Tucson gay bar shooting was a hate crime
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3 developments- Aug 31Hate crime probe opened after two killed outside Tucson gay bar by suspect with a list of LGBTQ businesses, police say
- Sep 2Gay bar shooting in Arizona investigated as possible hate crime
- Sep 3Two killed outside Tucson gay bar in ‘targeted attack’ on the LGBTQ community, police say
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Quiet for 46 daysLast development · Sep 3 — Two killed outside Tucson gay bar in ‘targeted attack’ on the LGBTQ community, police say