He allegedly began shooting outside the clinic before getting inside by shooting his way through a door, according to his federal indictment.
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When Blackburn declared that he was incompetent to stand trial in September 2021, Dear objected, shouting "I'm not crazy," The Denver Post reported.ĭear told police he attacked the clinic because he was upset with Planned Parenthood for "the selling of baby parts," according to state court documents.įederal prosecutors allege that Dear intended to wage "war" against the clinic because it offered abortion services, arming himself with four semi-automatic SKS rifles, five handguns, two other rifles, a shotgun, propane tanks and 500 rounds of ammunition. According to prison medical records, Dear has reported that he suffered a heart attack while taking such a drug years ago but prosecutors said they could not find any record to back that up, according to a prosecution filing.ĭear, described by acquaintances at the time of his arrest as a reclusive loner, is being represented by federal public defenders who do not comment to the media on their cases.ĭuring outbursts in court, Dear has declared himself a "warrior of the babies" and said he was guilty. In a court filing, prosecutors said they expected Dear's lawyers to argue that serious medical problems prevent him from being treated with antipsychotic medication. Blackburn to order that Dear be given medication against his will. He has refused to take antipsychotic medication according to federal prosecutors who are asking U.S. Robert Dear's prosecution in state court and then federal court for the attack on the clinic in Colorado Springs has been stalled because he has been repeatedly found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial after being diagnosed with delusional disorder.
Forced medication considered for Planned Parenthood shooting suspect Robert Dear 00:30Ī federal judge is holding a hearing Tuesday to determine if a mentally ill man charged with killing three people and wounding eight others at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic in 2015 should be forcibly medicated so he can be put on trial.
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