The guy’s neighbor says he was a felon which couldn’t be right because it would be illegal for him to possess a firearm.
“it would be illegal for him to possess a firearm.”
Yes; there is that.
Theres a report saying he illegally manufactured the guns he used.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3605216/posts
This incident will therefore get little detailed reporting.