"Florida Woman Claims Divine Directive to Shoot Drivers During Eclipse"
TL;DR
A woman from Georgia allegedly went on a shooting spree on a Florida highway, claiming that God sent her because of the solar eclipse. She fired at two drivers, injuring one, before being arrested by state troopers. She was found with an AR-15 rifle and 9mm handgun and has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery, and improper discharge of a firearm. The incident has reignited calls for stricter firearms restrictions in the US.
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- Woman accused of shooting drivers on Florida interstate says she was directed by God NBC News
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- Solar eclipse 2024: Highlights and key moments The Associated Press
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