[chs68]

I would have thought that many of these gas stations would have security cameras trained on the pumps as well as in the stores. It seems that the perp should be recorded on film somewhere, but maybe I'm off base.

The problem with this is that the perp is a sniper -- he shoots from a long way away from the gas station.

So, the gas station's security camera would only catch the victime being killed, while the perp (who could be as far away as a mile) would not appear on camera.

[Rebelbase]

"while the perp (who could be as far away as a mile) would not appear on camera."

No, no, no. Better chance of getting hit by lightning than by a .223 from a mile away.

[GnL]

Everyone is assuming these are long-range shots, but there have been at least 2 reports now of witnesses seeing this white van pulling away quickly from the scene. It'd be hard to see that if the van was a mile or even 200 yards away. Assuming, of course, that the "white van" reports are somewhat accurate.

[MortMan]

So, the gas station's security camera would only catch the victime being killed, while the perp (who could be as far away as a mile) would not appear on camera.

No way. A .223 in inclement weathor is good for maybe 500 yards in expert hands. Probably more in the 200-300 yard range, given the poor visibility.

The weather may also account for the wounding of the victim, rather than his death. If this IS the sniper, he screwed up - he had to get too dang close to the victim to be effective.

Also, this "sniper" isn't in the same class as serious military snipers - wrong caliber, too close, etc. He's too good for the public's safety, but don't believe he can hit from a mile away.