There are big holes in the story. The lack of information only leads to more questions. Like who is Bill Gwatney? His ties to the Clintons? What motive might the man have had…  motive… affair? politics? money? scandal? There may be nothing but this type of event rarely happens for no apparent reason. Especially when it comes to Democratic politics in Arkansas.

The Associated Press reports “A man barged into the Arkansas Democratic headquarters and opened fire Wednesday, fatally shooting the state party chairman before speeding off in his pickup. Police later shot and killed the suspect after a 30-mile chase.”

Sen. Hillary and former president Bill Clinton quickly issued a joint statement on the shooting in their former home state, initially sending their prayers for critically injured Democratic chair Bill Gwatney’s recovery.

It was a statement they had to update later in the afternoon.

“We are deeply saddened by the news that Bill Gwatney has passed away,” they said. “His leadership and commitment to Arkansas and this country have always inspired us and those who had the opportunity to know him. Our prayers are with his family during this time.”

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