John Hinckley Jr., the man notoriously known for his failed attempt to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, has recently announced his plans to open a music store in Virginia.
This unexpected venture into the music industry has sparked a variety of reactions, ranging from humor to outright indignation.
According to Fox News, Hinckley revealed his plans on social media, stating that his music store would be located in Williamsburg, Virginia. However, he has yet to disclose the name of the establishment. "Ill be opening a music store in Williamsburg, Va," he posted, also sharing the address of the store. He added that the grand opening is slated for "a week or two."
Since his release in 2022, Hinckley has been striving to carve out a niche for himself in the music world. He has been regularly uploading his own music to his public YouTube channel and has even graced the stage at several concerts. He also announced an upcoming performance scheduled for February.
Hinckley's announcement was met with a flurry of responses from his approximately 63,000 followers. Some followers expressed support, with one user writing, "Glad you're giving it a shot." Others, however, took a more humorous approach, with one user jokingly asking, "Will you be working security John?"
Yet, not all responses were light-hearted. Some users expressed their disapproval of Hinckley's newfound freedom, arguing that he "should be in prison." One user criticized the decision to release Hinckley, stating, "Your mental excuse kept you from prison. It is an injustice you're even free to do this. Another sad decision by a liberal justice system."
On March 30, 1981, Hinckley shot four people, including President Reagan and then White House press secretary James Brady. The latter suffered medical complications for the rest of his life, leading to his death in 2014, which was ruled a homicide. Following the assassination attempt, Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity and spent over three decades in a mental hospital. He was conditionally released to his mother's home in 2016, and by 2022, all conditions were lifted, granting him full freedom. This decision, however, continues to stir controversy and debate, particularly in light of his recent entrepreneurial endeavor.
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