[schmelvin]

One weird theory I have is that the shooter and his driver (if the white box truck info is true) are dressed in uniforms, like electric company repairmen or something, and carrying the gun around in a very large, oblong toolbox.

People would be less likely to notice them parked on the side of the road, if they disguised themselves in this manner, and they might be more likely to pass a quick inspection by the police at a roadblock/search, too.

[Jaidyn]

What do you think about the idea they might actually be working for a company that requires uniforms, or at least, a white truck? The perps work for a legitimate company that has mostly white trucks and their cover is complete.

[Sacajaweau]

A truck and a toolbox???

I'm having trouble with a guy "stealthing" around in the woods with a big tool box.

While nothing might appear out of order to you or me, it is to the locals who normally shop or fill up in the area on a regular basis.

We're looking for something more obscure or "everyday". I can see our parking lot full of multi colored (mostly dark) vans. They're just all over the place.

Sac

[CPL BAUM]

Re: the shooter and spotter being in some type of uniform: That's not a wierd theory. I think you've hit the nail on the head. They'd be dressed appropriately for the cover - plumbers, electricians, whatever. Bet they ride right on through the checkpoints..."Gosh officer - I hope you nail the bastards!"

The nagging question is - Where are they hiding the rifle within the van? A false panel? Probably relatively barren inside the van to speed any search along. The cops open the back - see a neat van with little inside - and wave them through.

[TC Rider]

One weird theory I have is that the shooter and his driver (if the white box truck info is true) are dressed in uniforms, like electric company repairmen or something, and carrying the gun around in a very large, oblong toolbox.

A AR-15 carbine is 35.5" long, it will fit diagnally in a box 24"x30" or even a box 26" square. Not too large, not too oblong. With a folding stock that could be knocked down even more. (sq of rifle lenth = sum of squares of other 2 sides)

If he's using a Thomson Contender type pistol, we're looking at an even smaller box.