Gunman Who Opened Fire At Montreal College Was Heavy Metal Fanatic

September 14, 2006

The gunman who opened fire at a Montreal college Wednesday (September 13),killing one student and wounding at least 19 others before being gunned down by police, has been identified as heavy-metal fan Kimveer Gill (Photo#1, Photo#2),of Laval, north of Montreal, according to the Montreal La Presse newspaper.

In an online blog — which the Toronto Star reveals as VampireFreaks.com — Kimveer Gill includes a photo of a tombstone with his name printed on it — below it the phrase: "Lived fast died young. Left a mangled corpse."

The blog paints a dark portrait of the 25-year-old man published reports have identified as the trenchcoat-wearing gunman who opened fire on students at Montreal's Dawson College Wednesday, killing one and injuring 19 others, according to the Canadian Press.

Gill's list of favourite music groups is a who's who of heavy metal: OZZY OSBOURNE, MARILYN MANSON, IRON MAIDEN, DANZIG and METALLICA, but only the "old stuff."

His favorite movies list includes mostly gory horror films. He enjoys violent video games including the controversial "Postal", a first-person shooter game, in which the protagonist goes on a killing spree while completing everyday errands.

A questionnaire on the blog reveals both banal and disturbing insights into Gill's life.

He likes drinking, owns 300 CDs, prefers Burger King over MacDonalds and says "heavy metal rules."

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