Washington gunman was 'mentally ill'

The Washington massacre gunman had serious mental problems and suffered fits of rage, but was still able to hold an official security clearance for the complex where he killed 12 people.

Washington gunman was 'mentally ill'

The Washington massacre gunman had serious mental problems and suffered fits of rage, but was still able to hold an official security clearance for the complex where he killed 12 people.

Aaron Alexis’ motive in the Navy Yard rampage remained a mystery. But law enforcement officials told The AP news agency that he had paranoia and a sleep disorder and was hearing voices in his head.

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