Fears of fresh 'sniper' spree A full-scale investigation aims to quell residents' fears Fears are mounting in West Virginia that a gunman may be copying the sniper attacks which sparked panic in the Washington area last year. State police have joined forces with federal agents and other government teams to mount a full and immediate investigation to quell residents' fears that a serial killer is on the loose. Preliminary findings after three people were killed in Kanawha County last week show they were all shot in the head or neck at more than 30 metres away with a rifle bearing...