Conservative, gay-rights groups spar after shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — As authorities revealed details about the Family Research Council shooting, the head of the influential conservative organization blamed the attack on "reckless rhetoric," but then delivered his own politically charged remark, saying critics gave the accused gunman "a license to shoot an unarmed man."

Tony Perkins' comments today fanned already-inflamed statements from both sides, tapped into deep divisions over abortion and gay marriage, and drew more finger-pointing.

Meanwhile, the accused shooter, Floyd Lee Corkins II, was ordered jailed without bond on accusations he opened fire a day earlier inside the lobby of the council's headquarters.

Corkins, whose parents said he strongly supported gay rights, had a backpack full of Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and a box of ammunition when he said "I don't like your politics" and shot a security guard, authorities said.

The guard was shot in the left arm but helped subdue the gunman, police said.

It wasn't immediately clear why Corkins, 28, had the chicken sandwiches.

The Family Research Council has steadfastly supported the president of Chick-Fil-A and his staunch opposition to same-sex marriage.