Gunman who killed 4 in Saipan rampage identified as Chinese caretaker of shooting range

Police identify Saipan gunman who killed 4

SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — Officials in Saipan have identified the gunman involved in a deadly rampage as 42-year-old Li Zhongren of China.

Police on Sunday said Li is believed to be the caretaker of the shooting range where he gunned down four people Friday, including two young children. He also wounded five South Korean visitors and a local girl at a popular tourist site before taking his own life.

Public Safety spokesman Jason Tarkong says a motive is still being investigated, but it “may be related to issues about money and the suspect’s emotional frustration.”

Tarkong says 750 rounds of ammunition were found in Li’s van.