The
dad of British-born Oregon gunman Chris Harper Mercer (pictured above) has
spoken of his disbelief after his son killed 10 people and injured seven in a
US college gun rampage yesterday.
The
killer burst into Umpqua Community College in Roseburg and opened fire.
Eye-witnesses say he was asking victims their religion before shooting people
who identified themselves as Christian.
The
26-year-old was later killed in a shootout with police.
Dad
Ian Mercer told reporters outside his home he is 'as surprised as anyone' at
the tragedy.
He
said: "Obviously, it's been a devastating day. Devastating for me and my
family.
"I'm
just as shocked as everybody at what happened today. I've just been talking to
the police and the FBI. That's all the details I have right now, is what you
know already."
Police
recovered four weapons at the scene, including three handguns and a long-range
rifle, according to reports.
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