In Kelli Kennedy’s article in Time “Fort
Lauderdale Airport Shooting Suspect Faces Death Penalty” the consequences of
the shooting in Fort Lauderdale leave the shooter at the highest penalty. This
shooting killed five people and wounded six other people in a terminal in a
Florida airport. Investigators are still investigating the shooters motives for
this shooting. Previously, the shooter walked into an FBI office leaving his
infant and gun inside his car. He was taken to a mental health evaluation and
his weapon was seized from him but returned only four days later which led to
significant consequences. He was released after not being evaluated as mentally
ill. In order to carry a gun in an airport, the gun has to be in a checked bag
that is unloaded. However, the shooter took advantage of this rule by bringing
a gun with him on the plane that later led to a devastating shooting. The court
date that determines the shooter’s future is set for Monday as the shooter is
held in federal custody without the opportunity for bail.
This article appeals to pathos in
order to display the devastating effects that this shooting had on the
civilians in and out of the Florida airport. Many in the terminal will deal
with the aftermath of the shooting. The families of the five people killed are
going to have to cope with the loss of their loved ones. Due to this shooting,
many people are going to be affected and this article helps contribute to the devastation
people are feeling. This article also
appeals to ethos by providing the audience with statements from the FBI and
people who unfortunately witnessed this tragic event. By using credible
sources, Kennedy proves that this article is a reliable source on the shooting
in the Florida airport.
This article informs the readers
about the tragic shooting that occurred on January 6, 2017. Having the
knowledge that this shooting caused the shooter to face a death penalty, helps
people cope with the effects of losing their loved ones. I believe that the
author effectively proved her purpose because she proved the impact this
shooting has had throughout America. Even though this event has left a significant
impact on many people, the shooter is going to face the consequences of killing
five innocent people.
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