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“Suspect in Pentagon Metro shooting dead”
March 5, 2010 - 12:38am
WASHINGTON -
SNIPPET: “Authorities are investigating whether there was a second person involved in the shooting. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is still unfolding.
They say there’s no immediate signs of terrorism but, with information coming in quickly, they haven’t ruled anything out.”
Cindy
This guys history is already being scrubbed - wiki being the most blatant about it so far. I’m downloading everything I can find that may not disappear and will get it uploaded to the net so it can’t be scrubbed.
Linking to sites may not be enough this time - the Obots are working overtime to scrub this guy into a “teabagger”. Once again it’s up to FR to assure the truth stays out there.
He lived in Austin Texax before moving back in with mommy and daddy, I’m trying to find all I can on that part of his life.
I’d love to find DU/HuffPost and Kos postings by this fool - that would just make my day
WOW - I’m REALLY surprised they said they haven’t ruled out terrorism. Of course, after looking at his FB friends list I PERSONALLY wouldn’t rule out a terrorist connection either!
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Note: Photo included.
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http://www.defense.gov//News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=58203
Officials Launch Probe into Pentagon Shooting
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2010 – The Pentagon Metro station was closed soon after the shooting incident, and modified bus and train service resumed at 11:30 a.m. today. The Metro Entrance Facility and the upper bus platform remain closed, but the lower bus platform is open. All other buses will continue to drop off and pick up at the Corridor 3 “Kiss and Drop” location.
John Patrick Bedell, 36, of Hollister, Calif., shot two Pentagon police officers outside the Pentagon March 4, 2010. He was shot in an exchange of gunfire and died later at a local hospital. The incident is under investigation. Photo courtesy of the FBI
(Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.
Pentagon workers who wish to catch a Metro train will need to leave the building via Corridor 3 and walk to the north escalator to access the train station. Security officers are positioned along the route to assist with directions.
The FBI, in collaboration with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency and Virginia’s Arlington County Police Department, are working to figure out why a California man approached an entrance to the Pentagon yesterday and shot two PFPA officers.
The lone shooter, John Patrick Bedell, of Hollister, Calif., was shot in the head and left arm during an exchange of gunfire outside the Pentagon, near the building entrance adjacent to the Pentagon Metro Transit Center, at about 6:40 p.m.
Bedell was transported to George Washington University Hospital and died at about 10 p.m. Two PFPA officers, Jeffery Amos and Marvin Carraway, were injured in the exchange. The officers were treated at George Washington University Hospital and released. A third officer also was involved in the exchange of gunfire, but that officer’s name is not being released at this time, officials said.
Bedell, who was 36 years old, is believed to have driven to Washington in a green 1998 Toyota Avalon that has been located and removed from a nearby mall parking garage. At the time of the shooting, he had a full beard and was dressed in slacks, a white collared shirt and a blazer.
Investigators are searching the car, conducting interviews and reviewing a video of the shooting in an effort to piece together a timeline of Bedell’s activities leading up the incident. Investigative efforts include reviewing Bedell’s possible internet activity, his cell phone usage and other information which might assist in determining Bedell’s state of mind at the time of the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone who believes he or she may have witnessed the shooting, or may have additional information, is urged to call the FBI at 202-278-2000.
The Pentagon Metro station was closed soon after the shooting incident, and modified bus and train service resumed at 11:30 a.m. today. The Metro Entrance Facility and the upper bus platform remain closed, but the lower bus platform is open. All other buses will continue to drop off and pick up at the Corridor 3 “Kiss and Drop” location.
Pentagon workers who wish to catch a Metro train will need to leave the building via Corridor 3 and walk to the north escalator to access the train station. Security officers are positioned along the route to assist with directions.
(From a news release issued jointly by the FBI and the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.)
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Shooting Outside Pentagon Causes Lockdown
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http://www.defense.gov//News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=58186
Shooting Outside Pentagon Causes Lockdown
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2010 – The Pentagon was in lockdown for some time this evening after a gunman opened fire on two Pentagon Force Protection Agency officers, according to a statement released by the Defense Department.
The shooter fired at the officers at the entrance to the Pentagon Metro station outside the Pentagon building about 6:40 p.m., the statement says. The officers returned fire, injuring the gunman, it says.
The two officers and the gunman were transported to a local hospital. The officers’ injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, it says.
“The officers acted very quickly and decisively to neutralize the threat,” a police spokesman said.
The Pentagon Metro station, bus stop and Metro entrance to the Pentagon will be closed until further notice, officials said.
The shooting is under investigation.
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Pentagon Press Release
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http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=13354
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 172-10
March 04, 2010
Pentagon Statement on Metro Entrance Shooting
A shooting incident has occurred at the Pentagon Metro Entrance this evening at approximately 6:40 p.m. EST. Two Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) officers were injured when an unknown suspect fired at them. The suspect was injured in return fire from the PFPA officers. Injuries to the two PFPA officers do not appear to be life threatening. A suspect is in custody and his condition is unknown. All three injured have been taken to a local hospital. All Pentagon entrances were secured for a brief time but have since been reopened with the exception of the Pentagon Metro entrance. The incident is under investigation. More details will be released when available.
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March 5, 2010
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http://washingtondc.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel10/wfo030510.htm
Shooting at Pentagon Metro Station
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, in collaboration with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) and Arlington County Police Department, are investigating why a California man approached the entrance to the Pentagon at approximately 6:40 p.m. on March 4, 2010 and shot two PFPA officers.
The lone shooter, John Patrick Bedell, born May 20, 1973, was shot in the head and left tricep during an exchange of gunfire outside the Pentagon, near the entrance adjacent to the Pentagon Metro Transit Center. Bedell was transported to George Washington University Hospital and died at approximately 10 p.m.
Two PFPA officers, Jeffery Amos and Marvin Carraway, injured in the exchange were treated at George Washington University Hospital and released. A third officer was also involved in the exchange of gunfire but that officer’s name is not being released at this time.
Bedell, of Hollister, California, is believed to have driven to Washington, D.C. in a vehicle that has been located and removed from the Fashion Centre Pentagon City Mall parking garage. The vehicle is a 1998 green Toyota Avalon. At the time of the shooting, Bedell, who had a full beard, was dressed in slacks, a white collared shirt, and blazer.
Investigators are searching the car, conducting interviews, and reviewing a video of the shooting in an effort to piece together a timeline of Bedell’s activities leading up the incident. Investigative efforts include reviewing Bedell’s possible Internet activity, his cell phone usage, and other information which might assist in determining Bedell’s state of mind at the time of the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone who believes he or she may have witnessed the shooting, or may have additional information, is urged to call the FBI at 202-278-2000.
Below is a picture of John Patrick Bedell.