KANSAS CITY — A southwest Missouri man accused of plotting attacks at a movie theater and Walmart was able to legally buy the guns he allegedly planned to use, despite being forced to undergo a psychiatric evaluation three years ago for stalking a store clerk he said he intended to kill, authorities said.
Movie attack suspect got guns despite psychiatric issues
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 | 4:44 p.m. CST
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