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California shooter evaded police suspicion in April

Clip: 5/26/2014 | 8m 4s

California shooter evaded police suspicion in April

Elliot Rodger killed six people and himself Friday night in Isla Vista, California. According to a “manifesto,” Elliot had been planning the attack for three years, and had posted videos promising violence. Judy Woodruff learns more from Adam Nagourney of The New York Times about his parents’ attempt to get to him before the attack and a previous encounter between Rodger and the police.

05/26/2014 | Rating NR

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