Tom S. Mourning II is a resident of Joplin, Missouri.

On August 13, 2016 was arrested in Joplin, Missouri after shooting 5 people.

Mourning II opened fired at locals, shooting at a church van and a pickup truck shortly after 5:00 a.m. ^{[5] [3]}

Mourning II was arrested and is pending charges.

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Authorities believe the shooting to be random.

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