Louisiana theater shooter ID'ed as ex-Columbus candidate, political activist Rusty Houser
It would appear he scared the shit out of his family and was denied a pistol permit. Wonder how he got his gun?
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Louisiana theater shooter ID'ed as ex-Columbus candidate, political activist Rusty Houser
AP: Court records detail Houser's past mental issues
By STEPHANIE PEDERSEN
The man alleged to have shot up a movie theater in Lafayette, La., has been identified as John Russel "Rusty" Houser, a former political candidate and activist here in Columbus.
Columbus police confirm that federal authorities have contacted them about tracking Houser's background.
Houser is the son of the late Rembert Houser, a longtime city tax commissioner.
Rusty Houser had a history here of political activism, fighting taxes and at one point running for office.
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