During the press conference, Bivens described the kind of person or people police believe are responsible for the crime as having an ongoing issue with law enforcement or the government. This attack could be directly related to an incident that was investigated by the state police at Blooming Grove, Bivens said, but he did not further describe that investigation.
The shooter or shooters may have been vocal in their complaints about the investigation and may have voiced their complaints in social media or in person.
Police are looking for someone who is an avid hunter or may have formal firearms training with a rifle. That training may have been received in the military or in law enforcement, Bivens said.
This person may practice at a shooting range that is near or within driving distance from his or her home. “Clearly, they practiced with this rifle to maintain proficiency,” Bivens said.
The shooter may be familiar with Pike County, either living in the county or within driving distance. He or she may have made several trips to the Blooming Grove barracks before the shooting.
“This individual may have suffered some level of crisis in his or her life and may be unstable. This may be a catalyst for committing this crime,” Bivens said.
Police are asking the community to stay alert and notify the tip line of anyone they feel may have any knowledge of these crimes. The tip line number is 1-866-326-7256.
The reward for information leading to an arrest has been raised to $75,000.
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I saw on the NBC site that authorities are saying a 308 caliber rifle was used. Either they are saying a 30 caliber or a 308 Winchester. The latter means they found shell casings, the former is from examining the bullets.
Another report mentioned the shots were from about 200 ft, not exactly long range for a rifle.