A shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, has left three African American people dead and has sparked a federal hate crime probe. The suspect in the shooting, identified as Ryan Palmeter, was armed with an AR-15-style rifle with swastika markings. Authorities believe that Palmeter originally intended to attack a different dollar store, but was deterred when he saw a security vehicle outside. Instead, he targeted the Dollar General in the predominantly Black New Town neighborhood of Jacksonville.

The victims of the shooting have been identified as Angela Michelle Carr, 52, an Uber driver who was shot in her car; A.J. Laguerre, 19, a store employee who was shot as he tried to flee; and Jerrald Gallion, 29, a customer who was shot as he entered the store. Palmeter then turned the gun on himself.

The shooting has raised questions about the persistence of white supremacy and anti-Black racism in the United States. It is not the first time that Black people have been targeted in acts of violence while going about their daily lives, and it serves as another tragic reminder of the ongoing threat faced by communities of color. A memorial has been set up at the Dollar General store to honor the victims and pay tribute to their lives.