Crime & Safety

Planned Parenthood Shooter: 'Warrior For The Babies': Reports

He appeared in court Wednesday.

EL PASO COUNTY, CO - Robert Dear, the man accused of killing three in a shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado, admitted to his crimes in a court appearance Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

“I am guilty, there will be no trial,” Dear reportedly said in a courtroom outburst. “I am a warrior for the babies.”

President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Vicki Cowart had previously said she believed the shooting was motivated by anti-abortion views.

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Dear surrendered to the shooting, which killed three and injured nine more, and Wednesday was his first trip out of the El Paso County jail since he was arrested, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette.

He was expected to be formally charged by county prosecutors at a hearing Wednesday.

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