Suspected Waffle House gunman arrested

International Desk: A man suspected of killing four people at a Waffle House in Tennessee has been arrested by police in Nashville.

Police said Travis Reinking, 29, was caught in a wooded area. He allegedly opened fire at the restaurant on Sunday with an AR-15 rifle, before discarding his coat and fleeing naked.

A customer, James Shaw Jr, prevented further bloodshed by wresting the rifle out of the suspect's hands.

Police photos showed Mr Reinking with a ripped shirt and scratches on his body.

He was found with a handgun and ammunition in his backpack when he was detained, police said. He requested a lawyer and refused to answer questions.

Investigators have not established any motive for the shooting. "We don't know why he went into the Waffle House," spokesman Don Aaron told reporters.

About 160 law enforcement officials were involved in the search for the Mr Reinking, who was added to the list of the top ten most-wanted fugitives in the state.

Nashville mayor David Briley said a tip from a member of the community led to Mr Reinking's arrest. Local police were supported in their search for the suspect by the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI); Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF); and Swat officers.

Source: Agencies



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