Decorated ex-serviceman, 36, had been thrown off veterans’ home PTSD program by doctor days before he killed her and two others then turned the gun on himself
Albert Wong killed three women at the Veterans Home of California on Friday
He shot Christine Loeber, Dr Jen Golick, and Dr Jennifer Gonzales
Wong, who was wearing a bulletproof vest, then turned the gun on himself
It is not yet known why Wong, 36, had been asked to leave the program
Golick’s father-in-law said she recently expelled him but did not say why
He had served in Afghanistan and was a decorated member of the US Army
By JENNIFER SMITH and ANNETA KONSTANTINIDES
DAILYMAIL.COM
10 March 2018
The former soldier who killed three workers at a veterans’ home in California on Friday before turning the gun on himself had been asked to leave its PTSD program days before the rampage, it has been revealed.
Albert Wong, 36, killed Christine Loeber, Jen Golick and Jennifer Gonzalez on Friday at the Veterans Home of California in Yontville, Napa, after a lengthy standoff where he took them hostage.
He stormed the building at 6pm as the women, who all treated patients, celebrated a co-worker’s leaving party with ice cream and cake.
On Friday, North Bay Senator Bill Dodd confirmed that Wong, who served in Afghanistan in the US Army, had recently been treated at the home but was asked to leave earlier this week.
It is not known what prompted doctors to kick him off the PTSD program but Bob Golick, Jen Golick’s father-in-law Bob said it was her who expelled him.
On Saturday morning, President Trump gave his condolences to the families of the three women who were murdered.
‘We are deeply saddened by the tragic situation in Yountville and mourn the loss of three incredible women who cared for our Veterans,’ he said.
Department of Defense officials say Wong served on active duty from May 2010 to August 2013.
He spent a year in Afghanistan for which he was awarded the Afghanistan campaign medal with two campaign stars.
He was also awarded Expert Marksmanship Badge with Rifle.
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