A Chinese immigrant who padlocked a church and opened fire on its Taiwanese American congregation, killing one person and injuring five others, was motivated by hatred of the island and its people, U.S. investigators said Monday.
David Chou jammed the doors shut using chains and superglue as dozens of parishioners enjoyed a post-service banquet at the church in Laguna Woods, near Los Angeles.
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