May 17
1995
1995 San Diego Tank Rampage
On May 17, 1995, in San Diego, California, Shawn Nelson, an unemployed plumber and U.S. Army veteran, embarked on a destructive rampage with a stolen military tank, bringing chaos to the city and spotlighting issues of security and mental health among veterans. Read more
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