Douglas:
 Using your logic one could make the connection that the shootings in San Bernardino, Florida, and Fort Hood, were the direct result of Islam, and not by a small group or an individual who's perverted logic, lead them to misunderstand it's teachings. Violence committed against others, in this case complete strangers, I can see as nothing but a "Hate Crime".
  I have made no determination of either his guilt or innocence, I'll be more than happy to wait for his trial and it's outcome.  However the court of public opinion rarely waits for such resolution, and judgment is often swift and harsh.
 I do have to wonder at which point, we as a country, need to take responsibility for our lack of responsibility for the mentally ill walking our streets. This individual had a complex history of involvement with authorities, and an escalating level of violent behavior, which should have raised some flags. But then thats often the case.