The gunman responsible for killing Austin SWAT officer, Jorge Pastore, was on the terror watchlist, according to DailyMail.com. The FBI has joined the investigation into the shooting, which occurred during a hostage situation. Pastore was shot while responding to the situation, and unfortunately, he did not survive. The unidentified gunman was eventually killed by police. The bodies of two other victims, identified as members of the Islamic community, were found in the home where the hostage situation took place. The FBI’s involvement suggests a potential link to terrorism. Pastore, a former paramedic, had decided to become a police officer after responding to the Parkland school shooting in 2018. His funeral is scheduled for Friday, and he will be honored with a procession through Austin. Maryann Martinez reported
According to DailyMail.com, the gunman who killed Austin SWAT officer Jorge Pastore was on the terror watchlist. The FBI has joined the investigation into the shooting, which occurred during a hostage situation. The incident began when a woman called 911 for help, claiming she had been stabbed and others were in danger. When police arrived, they were shot at, leading the SWAT team to respond. Pastore and other SWAT members were met with gunfire upon entry, resulting in Pastore’s death and the injury of another officer. The unidentified gunman was killed by police, and the bodies of two other victims were found in the home. The family involved in the hostage situation has been identified by members of Austin’s Islamic community. The FBI’s involvement suggests a possible link to terrorism. The funeral for the victims is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. The investigation continues, and the FBI is providing support to the Austin Police Department. Pastore, who previously worked as a paramedic, decided to become a police officer after responding to the Parkland school shooting in 2018. The department plans to honor him with a procession through Austin..
DailyMail.com has uncovered that the gunman who tragically shot and killed Austin SWAT officer Jorge Pastore was actually on the terror watchlist. The FBI has now joined the investigation into the incident, which occurred during a hostage situation. The chaos began when a terrified woman called 911 in the early hours of Saturday, reporting that she had been stabbed and that others were in danger at a home in South Austin. When the first police officers arrived at the scene, they were immediately shot at, leading to the SWAT team’s involvement. As Pastore and his fellow team members entered the premises, they were met with gunfire, resulting in Pastore’s untimely death. The FBI has been speaking to neighbors in the area to gather information about the family involved in the hostage situation. The deceased officer, 38-year-old Pastore, leaves behind a grieving wife and two stepchildren. The FBI’s San Antonio office has confirmed that it is providing support to the Austin Police Department but has declined to comment further on the matter. The bodies of two other victims and the shooter were discovered inside the home. The victims have been identified by members of Austin’s Islamic community as Eman Ahmed El Nemr-Nassar (the mother), Ahmed Mohamed Nassar (the 35-year-old son), and Riad Mohamed Nassar (the 32-year-old son). Funerals for the deceased are scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. It remains unclear which of the two sons shot Pastore and killed their own family members. The Islamic Center of Greater Austin has requested that people attend the funeral and pray for the deceased, following the tradition of burying bodies quickly in Muslim culture. The organization declined to provide further details about the family, citing the need for privacy. The FBI’s interest in the shooter’s background is still unknown. In order to be placed on the terror watchlist, a person must be identified as a potential terrorist threat to the United States by a law enforcement or intelligence agency. However, it is possible for mistakes to be made in the gathering of information, as noted in a 2007 report by the US Department of Justice. Funeral arrangements for Pastore have also been announced. The officer, who previously worked as a paramedic in South Florida, made the decision to become a police officer after witnessing the Parkland school shooting in 2018. Pastore’s funeral will be held on Friday, and the Austin Police Department plans to honor him with a procession through the city. Michael Bullock, president-elect of the Austin Police Association, praised Pastore for his dedication and bravery, stating that he embodied the best qualities of the profession..