Maryland Sniper Shootings Update Thread

CNN, Fox, Local Radio and Television | October 8, 2002 | CNN, Fox, Breaking News

[Peach]

It's 6:30 a.m. EST and we're waiting to go to the second press conference providing media and local updates on the Maryland sniper shootings. To date, the 13 year old boy has survived the evening and seems to be improving. Fox News mentioned that his aunt is a nurse. The police briefing at 6:15 a.m. mentioned Todd Beamer's Let's Roll comment and police are urging people to use caution, good judgment, but remain strong and try to continue with everyday life as much as possible.

Police had a search warrant last night (didn't say for who or where) related to the sniper shootings, but the search did not provide any information to LEO.

[Shooter 2.5]

I don't know. It was delivered last month and I havn't had a chance to play with it yet. I'm really not in a hurry because it's more of a collector rather than a must shoot item. I'm too busy trying to become better at IDPA and High Power Rifle. With those two, I have it covered but I have to practice more shotgunning.

[Freedom2specul8]

Be sure to check this thread out:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/765475/posts?page=1

[Boiler Plate]

I hate to say it, but in light of the fact that he is a democrat he hasn't been so bad. He is the most ardent supporter of building roads and infrastructure around and has basically told Glendening to go pound sand when it came to Inter County Connector highway. Having said that all these guys are in over their heads with this situation. What is really strange is Kathleen Kennedy Townshend's silence during all this. All we have heard from her is her ads attacking the Republican Governor candidate.

[Route66]

Found this report on the Wusa site. Maybe a break in the case:


First Major Clue in Sniper Attacks
by Mike Buchanan and 9 News
9 News has learned that police have their first major clue in the manhunt for
the sniper who has killed six people and wounded two.

The killer left a calling card. It was found not far from where a 13-year-old
boy was shot and critically wounded Monday morning at Benjamin Tasker
Middle School in Bowie, Maryland.

In a nearby wooded area, detectives found the spot where the sniper
apparently waited in ambush. The grass was matted down, a shell casing was
found and, law enforcement sources say, investigators found a message
from the gunman to the Police.

It was written on a Tarot Card, an ancient method of fortune telling. The
cards are supposed to help people look into the future.

You might remember the cards were used in one of the old James Bond
movies, 'Live and Let Die.'

They're are 78 cards in a Tarot deck. Near the Middle School Monday, Prince
George's County detectives found one card - the Death Card.

Law enforcement sources say there was a message scribbled on the card. It
read; 'Dear Policeman, I am God.'

According to a history of Tarot cards, 'The Death Skeleton' comes to all: child,
father, mother, king and priest.'

The Sniper has killed six people and wounded two.

The child, who was wounded Monday, is in critical, but stable condition.

Of the six who were killed, four were men and two were woman.

When contacted by 9-News, Prince George's County police issued a statement saying, "We're are not
commenting on any potential evidence that may have been located."

Tuesday, police returned to at least one of the other crime scenes searching once again for any evidence
left behind by the killer.

[Fishtalk]

What is really strange is Kathleen Kennedy Townshend's silence during all this. All we have heard from her is her ads attacking the Republican Governor candidate.

Next week, Hillary coming in one night and two days later, ole BILL CLINTON to campaign KKT. I'm worried about this. Our voter base in Baltimore loves those two. Which leaves ME stuck with idiot KKT.

[Freedom2specul8]

Thanks for posting that article..very informative..

[Shooter 2.5]

Larger the bore size the lower the pitch. I can't tell the difference between calibers like .38 and 9MM because they're so close. When only six shots are fired then I can guess it was a .38. I can tell some of the others.

[Chemist_Geek]

I'm too busy trying to become better at IDPA and High Power Rifle. With those two, I have it covered but I have to practice more shotgunning.

Oh, it's easy. Front sight, then press. ;-)

(bwahahahaha...)

I need more range time with everything. Next year I want to win a medal at the Garand Match, and getting started with practice now can't hurt. Good luck with IDPA and HP, and good night.

[Route66]

I'm surprised it hasn't been posted it to breaking news yet...I'm a newby here and I hesitate to do it.

[Freedom2specul8]

I could do it for you..and give you credit of course..if you want me to.

[Freedom2specul8]

But...you can be a newbie and post it...go for it!!

[Fishtalk]

Wow, this is big news.

Now that you mention it, there did seem to be a flurry of activity around that crime scene that I thought superceded a spent casing. Wonder how WUSA found this out.

[Route66]

Thanks for offering, but it's up on breaking news now.

[Boiler Plate]

Which leaves ME stuck with idiot KKT.

You and me both pal and I get to vote for a wacko enviro or RINO Morella. Connie even has Sarah Brady campaigning for her.

[Freedom2specul8]

ok, I can't find it..hang on. :)

[Fishtalk]

You and me both pal and I get to vote for a wacko enviro or RINO Morella. Connie even has Sarah Brady campaigning for her.

Think Ehrlich's going to pull this out? I've made a firm committment to move out of this liberal hell hole if KKT gets elected.

[Freedom2specul8]

Found it..

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/765538/posts

[Route66]

It's there. Think you just got a ping...

[Boiler Plate]

Think Ehrlich's going to pull this out?

Well you and I know it all comes down to the dead vote in Baltimore. That's how they got Saurebrey. The honest people in this state need to sit on those precincts all night.

I've made a firm committment to move out of this liberal hell hole if KKT gets elected.

Where to? I'd like some suggestions?

[Merovingian]

Hey, don't forget where you HEARD it FIRST!
OReilly, do you remember my question about the new sony playstation game NAVY:socom Seals??? Apparently a type of SNIPER game which is VERY intense and addictive!
In the movie "Navy Seals", the sniper's nickname was
"God"...(Pete mentioned this)