Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) – One of the victims of the mass shooting last weekend at a bar in Austin, Texas, was a former Minnesota man with ties to Rochester.
Austin, Texas, police say 30-year-old Jorge Pederson and two others were fatally shot early Sunday by a gunman who was later shot and killed by officers. The Associated Press reports that the FBI is investigating the killings as a potential act of terrorism inspired by U.S. airstrikes on Iran. The AP also reported that the suspect’s clothing included an Iranian flag design.
Fought For Rochester-Based MMA Organization
Rochester-based Med City Fighting Championships posted on Facebook that Pederson was a mixed martial arts fighter for the MMA promotion. The social media post says he was “one of the people on our first card” and describes him as a fantastic fighter.
The organization went on to say he was “one of our favorite people to interact with throughout the years of our existence. Our condolences to all of his friends and family. It was an honor to have known him.”…