[IMR 4350]

In a sold out theater with everyone crowding the exits there really wouldn't be that much aiming involved.

That said, it does appear someone or a group of someones did pool their money and come up with a plan.

[gusty]

Your first observation is right on, however for your second, consider the possibility the perp had no intention in paying off his credit card debt. His simple plan was to stiff the credit card company. If someone was planning on no future, imagine how much they could purchase with a credit card.