- Investigators said they are not treating the Sutherland Springs, Texas, church shooting as an act of terrorism.
- That set off a round of criticism and confusion over what type of incident constitutes terrorism.
- From a legal perspective, for an incident to qualify as terrorism, there has to be a political or ideological agenda.
ADVERTISEMENT
Why the Texas church shooting isn't being called terrorism
There's a reason why last week's attack in New York City was called terrorism, but Sunday's shooting in Texas isn't.
ADVERTISEMENT
Recommended articles
At least 26 people were killed on Sunday when a gunman wearing tactical gear and wielding a semiautomatic rifle opened fire at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
As officials began investigating the shooting, they were quick to say that they were not treating the attack as a terrorist act.
"A
FOLLOW BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA
ADVERTISEMENT
Recommended articles
US and French governments are lobbying Nigeria to host their military bases - report
Russian aid arrives in Niger amid growing bilateral ties
Kentucky Derby betting sites 2024: Where to bet on the races online
10 least powerful African passports in 2024
Top 10 African countries with the largest labor force
Video footage of Asian man beating two Africans sparks racism comments online
East Africa’s future in energy shines brighter on the continent
Infinix NOTE 40 Series takes centre stage with all-round fastcharge 2.0
