Robert Dear, the suspect in the 2015 shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, has died in federal custody at age 67. The incident, which led to the deaths of three people and multiple injuries, had been the subject of a protracted legal struggle over Dear’s mental health and his ability to stand trial. Dear, who had been found incompetent to face charges multiple times, was charged in federal court in 2019. His case highlighted tensions between law enforcement, mental health advocates, and the legal system, as officials debated whether he should be forcibly medicated to ensure his competence for trial. The shooting, which occurred on November 27, 2015, was marked by its chaotic nature, with Dear arriving at the clinic armed with an arsenal of firearms and ammunition. According to the Justice Department, he had planned to wage ‘war’ against the clinic for offering abortion services. He first targeted people parked near his truck, killing one and injuring two before advancing to the clinic itself. There, he engaged in a five-hour standoff with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Colorado Springs Police Department, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, and the University of Colorado—Colorado Springs Campus Police. During the standoff, Dear fired at firefighters and police officers, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to four others. The victims, including an Army veteran and a mother of two, were described as individuals who had simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time. The case has been a focal point of debate over the intersection of mental health, legal rights, and public safety. Dear’s death in federal custody marks the end of a legal saga that has raised questions about the treatment of individuals with serious mental health conditions. The victims’ families and the broader community have expressed their desire for justice, though the absence of a trial leaves the matter unresolved. The case remains a significant example of the challenges faced by the justice system in dealing with complex cases involving mental illness and firearms, and it has sparked renewed discussions about gun control, mental health care, and legal procedures for individuals with severe psychiatric conditions.