[Khurkris]

The individual does indeed fit the profile of a sniper. The person shoots from concealment, hits its target and evades capture. The weapon used is irrellevant. The 'supposed skill neccessary' is irrelevant. The shooter is accomplishing exactly what they want to do.

I would offer that a more appropriate term, in addition to sniper, for this individual is TERRORIST. The shooter has terrorized a large segment of the USA by random actions that are successful.

Remeber - A terr has ALL of the advantages. The choose the time, they choose the target and they choose the method.

[Howie]

I didn't say he isn't a sniper, I said calling him a "marksman" is giving him too much credit. He may be a "marksman" and he may not. Hitting a standing individual in the chest at 100 yards from a rest, with a scoped rifle does not make him a "marksman".

[Eagle Eye]

I would offer that a more appropriate term, in addition to sniper, for this individual is TERRORIST. The shooter has terrorized a large segment of the USA by random actions that are successful.

IMO, this person IS a terorist. We do not yet know his motivation, but he is using criminal force (and the threat thereof) against civilians to promote an agenda that is yet undetermined.

Who knows when he'll ask for ransom or if he is mid-eastern or if he is an operative for gun control? At any rate, he is preventing normal habits in the area and promoting fear.

Yes, he's a terrorist.