Luby’s, Site of 1991 Mass Killings, Closes

The Killeen, Texas, cafeteria where 23 people were killed nearly nine years ago by a deranged gunman has closed, falling victim to competition from other eateries. Despite the horrifying memories of the slayings, residents had continued to dine at Luby’s Cafeteria, but the restaurant--one of 15 Luby’s scheduled to close--turned off the lights for the last time Friday night. The killings occurred shortly after George Hennard drove his truck through the window of the cafeteria’s dining area Oct. 16, 1991. Moving through a group of more than 100 people, he killed 23 and wounded more than 15 before killing himself.