[CP5670]

Apparently there is some nut around here on the loose that has been randomly gunning down people on the streets at different locations from a delivery van. So far there have been five murders since last night, and from what I hear, the schools have been locked down. The suspect has not been caught yet, but they seem to be pulling over all vehicles that match the description and have closed down all roads leading out of the area.

http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=topnews&StoryID=1530970

Somewhat interesting, since this is only a few minutes away from where I live, and since there have not really been any significant crime incidents here for a long time, it's constantly on the news now.

[Black Wolf]

While this is probably in terribly bad taste, I couldn't help bu laugh when I read -

"We strongly feel that all of these are connected. Certainly the weaponry seems very similar. There is not a lot of indication at this time that any of these individuals know each other," Moose told reporters.

Police chief Moose. Funny stuff.

I'm going to preempt all you offense takage by apologising right now. Thank you.

[01010]

Originally posted by CP5670
Apparently there is some nut around here on the loose that has been randomly gunning down people on the streets at different locations from a delivery van. So far there have been five murders since last night, and from what I hear, the schools have been locked down. The suspect has not been caught yet, but they seem to be pulling over all vehicles that match the description and have closed down all roads leading out of the area.

http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=topnews&StoryID=1530970

Somewhat interesting, since this is only a few minutes away from where I live, and since there have not really been any significant crime incidents here for a long time, it's constantly on the news now.

::Hides gun and drivers license::

::whistles::

[CP5670]

Police chief Moose. Funny stuff.

::Hides gun and drivers license::

::whistles::

lol

[Stealth]

has anyone here ever been anywhere in South Africa?

[Carl]

i live in montgomery county

[Fineus]

Mr.G lives in South Africa if that counts!

[Stealth]

lol, just curious, because this kind of thing happens every day

[Carl]

yes, but not here.

[JBX-Phoenix]

All sports were cancelled in Anne Arundel County because of this.  I goto St. Mary's in Annapolis btw.  Our school was in lockdown the whole day, no one in or out.

[Righteous1]

Unfortunately, it looks like it does now

Keep your head down CP (and anyone else who lives near there) until they catch the twerp.

[Stryke 9]

BTW, anyone else from out here ever hear what happened with the blowgun thing?

[Unknown Target]

Blowgun? I'm not from there, but what are you talking about?

[Stryke 9]

Some dude about a month or so ago went around the District doing drive-bys on people with a blowgun. Most of the people didn't even notice until a while later that they had this big-ass dart sticking out of them. As far as I know, they never even caught the dude that was doing it, and the news services (as usual) started shrieking aboutsome conspiracy of guys shooting darts into people, and to duck and cover whenever you saw a white car. It was probably the funniest panic in months.

[Blue Lion]

Yah, I was working in Columbia and everyone was getting all worried. I mean we aren't that close, 20 miles? or something. People just like to panic I guess.

[Blue Lion]

Originally posted by Stryke 9
Some dude about a month or so ago went around the District doing drive-bys on people with a blowgun. Most of the people didn't even notice until a while later that they had this big-ass dart sticking out of them. As far as I know, they never even caught the dude that was doing it, and the news services (as usual) started shrieking aboutsome conspiracy of guys shooting darts into people, and to duck and cover whenever you saw a white car. It was probably the funniest panic in months.

I remember that, that was pretty funny, I thought there was a gun show of some kind that had sold dart guns and they thought some kinds bought some and were trying them out. I dunno, was a while ago I don't really remember.

[CP5670]

Well, it looks like they still have not caught the guy, and by now they probably will not do so anytime soon. I think they should have let the guy strike again, because if he knows he is being chased, he will just run. (and white cargo trucks are not exactly rare) Also, it seems amazing that nobody got the license plate in such a populated area.

Some dude about a month or so ago went around the District doing drive-bys on people with a blowgun. Most of the people didn't even notice until a while later that they had this big-ass dart sticking out of them. As far as I know, they never even caught the dude that was doing it, and the news services (as usual) started shrieking aboutsome conspiracy of guys shooting darts into people, and to duck and cover whenever you saw a white car. It was probably the funniest panic in months.

I think I remember hearing about this...

[Stealth]

Originally posted by Carl
yes, but not here.

yeah, i live the same country as you... don't i?  USA?

[Blue Lion]

I think he was talking more the areas around Baltimore, I think

[Knight Templar]

this story was on Good Morning America today.. they interveiwed the daughter of the Taxi driver that was shot..

it's been a long time since i've seen that much cheap sentiment from a reporter.

another point, they seemed to make a big deal about how the guy took each person out with one shot. they said it i think 4 times during the first 10 minutes of the show.  I think what they were getting at is this guy may be a disillusioned ex Millatry/Armed forces, or may jus plain be a trained killer...

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