Putting this thought down and hoping I'm wrong: it looked personal.
I have some firsthand experience with whiteness: I am.
It looked personal.
That white hot, righteous... rage. I've seen it and felt it. Ask me how I know: I'm white.
It felt personal.
I didn't know either of these men and I'm probably wrong about this.
(Note: I reserve the right to change my opinion when I feel like it.)