Another FATAL shooting in Montgomery County (Unrelated to Sniper shooting spree)

Wires | 10/10/02 | Self

[Gigantor]

Reports coming in of another fatal shooting which occured approximately 10:30PM Eastern near Kensington section of Montgomery County near Rockville.

[OldFriend]

Sorry, whoever posted this simply reported what was on the news. Nothing willy nilly about it at all.

[Gigantor]

"I do appreciate you giving us the update that it was a bar shooting but, geez, if you would have waited 10 minutes...."

That's 'breaking news' as fast as it breaks. The first report came in that there has been a fatal shooting located in Montgomery County - period.

That gets plenty of attention. Reporters scramble to find out more, hence, the update.

[agrace]

Hey thanks! :)

[valleygal]

Thank you, agrace. Just talked to both sisters. They are fine. Niece is getting antsy at being home every night, but hey, she's only 15. She'll get over it.

Said hundreds of cops were pulling over every blue pickup on 270 and area. Guess they finally got the guy who shot at the woman today (the road rage thing).

[JulieRNR21]

I also have loved ones in that area ....it's just horrible...I'm very worried.....praying contantly!

[hapsgroupie]

It was just on a local news channel gere in CA, but there wasn't much. Nothing that we don't already know.

[valleygal]

And prayers for you too, and your family and baby!

[Freedom2specul8]

A sad maryland watch ping..

[Freedom2specul8]

police spokeswoman says they strongly believe there's no connection to the sniper shootings. It happened shortly after 10 p-m on Peartree Court. Police say they got reports of a fight that resulted in a fatal shooting. http://www.wmdt.com/wires/displaystory.asp?id=1214523

[md2576]

Oh my god! I did a little searching on the guy that wrote that story! I looked up his nickname and found some strange posts. I will get back with more. Seems to be arguing with others that he has a life, stayes home from school but does nothing with life. BRB

[valleygal]

Prayers for your family, too, Julie. Where are they?

[higgmeister]

Who saw the Movie "Enemy at The Gates?"
What do you think of the possibility this nut
was inspired by the cat-and-mouse drama
of the sniper laying in wait for his prey?
They played the movie over and over on
HBO this past month.  I believe it is greater
than coincidence that this has begun happening
now.

Also, what are the odds that an organized
freep to find this guy would work?  ANYONE?

[WashingtonCollegeofLaw]

I do live in this area of the country, probably a 5 minute drive from where some of the killings. Ive posted this before, but ill summarize again. First, lets not fly off the handle and say this is a muslim. So far we have no proff of that, although like many people, i have a hunch. Regardless, this is an act of terrorism. Terrorism doesnt have to be on a huge scale such as 9/11 to be effective. While 9/11 was a tragedy, this kind of terrorism scares me more, and thats not just because i live in the DC area. Its pretty easy to dismiss these acts when you dont have to confront them face to face every day, but these type of attacks, whoever is doing them, are nearly impossible to stop. You can put up barricades around the Pentagon and tighten airport security. You CANNOT have someone watching every single person in the country to keep them from being picked off by a sniper. Each of us takes for granted how safe our nation generally is. I really hope that this is some nut whose lost it. If it is the work of an organization of terrorists, right now i really dont see how we can stop it.

[valleygal]

I have a sister 5 minutes from some of the killings also, those last Thursday.

[md2576]

part of a post-
"a former squad member that was about to join back as a *&% sniper for lw"
BBS

[JulieRNR21]

Then live Fairfax County but my son is starting a job in Montgomery County, MD next week......it's a terrible worry. Thanks for your prayers.

[valleygal]

I will be in prayer for you also, WCoL. I'm thinking of writing everyone down that either lives in the area or has family there so I can remember to pray for them more than just once.

[agrace]

I'll keep you in my prayers also. Both my brothers (and sisters in law) live in MD - one is way away in Ocean City, thank God, but the other is pretty darn close in Odenton.

This just occurred to me - has anyone started a prayer thread for FReepers who live close down there or those who have family? Might be a good idea.

I think I'll email my brother before I head to bed.

[kayak]

Add my daughter to your list. She lives not too far from Manassas .... and in fact last night she and her two pre-schoolers were at the service station where the shooting occurred only about 45 minutes before the attack!

I am praying fervently for all those in that area ..... that they may have peace and may stay safe!

[Alberta's Child]

If we had enough people with the proper equipment, it would be worth our while to give it a try.