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IHOP Massacre: Victim, Shooter Profiles Emerge

National Guard members praised for their service

By Mark Russell,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 8, 2011 4:38 AM CDT

(Newser) – Eduardo Sencion, the 32-year-old suspected gunman who killed four people in a senseless shooting at a Carson City IHOP , had a history of mental illness but no criminal record, according to a profile by AP. Sencion fought with police in 2000 when he was taken into protective custody for a mental health evaluation, but no charges were were ever filed. "He was a happy guy. He was always smiling," said a customer of the family-owned market where Sension worked. "He would help people out."

The three National Guard members killed were all in their 30s. One was an Afghanistan war veteran, father of four, and a fitness buff. Another was a veteran of the Iraq war and decorated officer, with an interest in military history. The third was an administrative sergeant, a "fireball" with a love of baking. The fourth person killed in the shooting was older, 67, and married to a retired Marine, who was also shot in the massacre.

Adrianna White, 14, leaves flowers outside the IHOP restaurant in Carson City, Nev., on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, following Tuesday's shooting spree that left five dead and seven injured.
Adrianna White, 14, leaves flowers outside the IHOP restaurant in Carson City, Nev., on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, following Tuesday's shooting spree that left five dead and seven injured.   (AP Photo/Cathleen Allison)
A bullet hole is marked on a cash register at the Locals BBQ restaurant in Carson City, Nev., on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. The business was hit by more than a dozen bullets during a shooting spree Tuesday at the IHOP restaurant across the parking lot. Four people were killed...
A bullet hole is marked on a cash register at the Locals BBQ restaurant in Carson City, Nev., on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. The business was hit by more than a dozen bullets during a shooting spree Tuesday...   (AP Photo/Cathleen Allison)
This is an undated image provided by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, of Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney. McElhiney, 31, of Reno, Nev., was one of three National Guardsmen killed by a gunman during a shooting rampage at an IHOP restaurant in Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011.
This is an undated image provided by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, of Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney. McElhiney, 31, of Reno, Nev., was one of three National Guardsmen killed by a gunman during...   (AP Photo/Carson City Sheriff's Office)
This is an undated photo provided by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, of Major Heath Kelly. Kelly, 35, of Reno, Nev., was one of three National Guard members killed by a gunman during a shooting rampage at an IHOP restaurant in Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011.
This is an undated photo provided by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, of Major Heath Kelly. Kelly, 35, of Reno, Nev., was one of three National Guard members killed by a gunman during a shooting rampage...   (AP Photo/Carson City Sheriff's Office)
This is an undated photo provided by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, of Sgt. 1st Class Christian Riege. Riege, 38, of Carson City, Nev., was one of three National Guard members killed by a gunman during a shooting rampage at an IHOP restaurant in Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Sept....
This is an undated photo provided by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, of Sgt. 1st Class Christian Riege. Riege, 38, of Carson City, Nev., was one of three National Guard members killed by a gunman during...   (AP Photo/Carson City Sheriff's Office)
Donna Eldred and Don Bourcier lay flowers at a small memorial outside the IHOP restaurant in Carson City, Nev., yesterday.
Donna Eldred and Don Bourcier lay flowers at a small memorial outside the IHOP restaurant in Carson City, Nev., yesterday.   (AP Photo/Cathleen Allison)
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hollyortiz1
Sep 11, 2011 3:03 AM CDT
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awojoone1
Sep 8, 2011 7:41 PM CDT
YES he was mexican, YES he was illegal, YES  he was unstable and YES  HE NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE   U S A..  Close the mexican border, turn away ALL mexicans from entering, and third  GO CITY byCITY and ship these illegal bassturds back  AND their children by the bus load!!!!!!!!!!    Second send the National Guard   to Dearbor(istan) Michigan  to clear   OUT  the muzzies,  house by house after they surround the city.    THE U.S.A.  does  WA  NT or   NEED these  effing  beaners or muzzslums.  SHIP them to their own dirty nasty countries. Thank You
JOHNSPEAKS
Sep 8, 2011 11:53 AM CDT
So it is alright to shoot -Liberals- is that what -You- are saying???

 
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