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Today in History: Man kills 23, then himself in Texas cafeteria

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC · How we work

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On October 16 1991, George Pierre Hennard rammed his pickup into the front window of a Luby’s cafeteria in Killeen, Texas, then opened fire, killing 23 patrons and wounding 27. Police engaged him; he was wounded, refused to surrender, and ended his own life.

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On October 16 1991, George Pierre Hennard rammed his pickup into the front window of a Luby’s cafeteria in Killeen, Texas, then opened fire, killing 23 patrons and wounding 27. Police engaged him; he was wounded, refused to surrender, and ended his own life.