/tags/jared-loughner Jared Loughner en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-27/arizona-gunman-acted-erratically-days-before-shooting-documents-reveal Jared Loughner talked to himself and made "all kinds of noises," according to his parents. He left a phone message for a friend the night before the rampage thanking him for "some very good times." Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-27/arizona-gunman-acted-erratically-days-before-shooting-documents-reveal Scott Neuman /npr-news/2012-08-07/jared-loughner-pleads-guilty-to-arizona-shootings Under the plea agreement, Loughner avoids the death penalty. A judge found that Loughner was competent enough to understand the gravity of the charges against him. Loughner targeted former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords during the mass shooting. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:31:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-07/jared-loughner-pleads-guilty-to-arizona-shootings Eyder Peralta