Alexis was formerly a petty officer 3rd class who served full-time in
the naval reserve from 2007-11, said the US Navy. He received two routine medals for his service in the Navy: the National
Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Alexis separated from the Navy reserves under what is called a general
discharge, a status that suggests misconduct. It was not immediately clear why
he left the military, but unnamed military officers told US media there had
been a series of issues during his service.
According to media reports, Alexis was a Buddhist convert who had had
two previous gun-related brushes with the law and also declared to have Anger management related issues.
In 2004 he was arrested in Seattle for shooting a construction worker's
car tyres, in what he described as an enraged "black-out".
And he was questioned by Fort Worth police in 2010 after firing his gun
through the floor of an upstairs apartment. He said it was an accidental
discharge.
In addition to those killed in Monday's rampage, one police officer was
shot in the legs, a female civilian was shot in the head and hand, and another
woman was treated for a shoulder wound.
All three were expected to recover.
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