Ken White stated that his son was struggling with untreated mental health problems when he opened fire outside the CDC. Patrick Joseph White fired over 180 rounds, fatally shooting a police officer before taking his own life. Ken received a disturbing call from Patrick minutes before the shooting, revealing his intent. Although Ken believed his firearms were secured, authorities later disclosed that they had been stolen from a safe. Ken emphasized the tragedy stemmed more from mental health issues than vaccine misinformation alone.
Ken White emphasized that his son's actions stemmed from untreated mental health issues, stating that misinformation regarding the Covid-19 vaccine played a significant role in his mindset leading up to the tragic event.
Shortly before the tragic incident, Patrick Joseph White mentioned to his father his intent to "shoot up the CDC," showcasing the concerning state of his mental health prior to the shooting.
The firearms used in the shooting were registered to Ken White, who was unaware how his son managed to access them despite his efforts to store them securely.
Ken White expressed his sorrow for the loss of life and reiterated that his son's actions were influenced by mental health struggles rather than solely motivated by his beliefs against the Covid-19 vaccine.
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