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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:38:20 AM EDT
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Looked like he shot the camera man first, then the reporter. But he let the interviewee go. Seems to calculated to be some random shooting. Maybe it was someone this duo had done a story on in the past who was pissed at them for some reason or other? At first I figured it was just a pissed off jealous ex when it sounded like the reporter and camera guy were romantically involved with each other. But now it seems the two were engaged to different people. So the jealous ex-lover angle doesn't make as much sense now. There would have been no reason to kill both of them, unless the shooter just viewed the camera guy as a threat to him. I dunno. It is hard to make sense out of the absurd. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:38:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryGood Lord, you can see the blood of the cameraman dripping on the deck boards. This will not be good short term for gun owners in our state but we'll get through it. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:38:27 AM EDT
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You know, I thought the same thing when I looked at that screen grab. The guy was dressed up in some sort of garb that looked like a police uniform. And it might just be the lighting, but it also looks like he's wearing something like a duty belt with items attached. Look right underneath his left hand. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There have been reports of a guy going around impersonating a police officer recently. His description seems accurate to the screen grab from the shooting. http://www.thefranklinnewspost.com/news/deputies-search-for-police-impersonator/article_0055ff64-4b5a-11e5-ad6b-6771ad7d10cb.html You know, I thought the same thing when I looked at that screen grab. The guy was dressed up in some sort of garb that looked like a police uniform. And it might just be the lighting, but it also looks like he's wearing something like a duty belt with items attached. Look right underneath his left hand. His chest looked weird as well, like he had a vest on. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:38:31 AM EDT
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I must be getting old I have no desire to watch vid
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:38:44 AM EDT
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You know, I thought the same thing when I looked at that screen grab. The guy was dressed up in some sort of garb that looked like a police uniform. And it might just be the lighting, but it also looks like he's wearing something like a duty belt with items attached. Look right underneath his left hand. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There have been reports of a guy going around impersonating a police officer recently. His description seems accurate to the screen grab from the shooting. http://www.thefranklinnewspost.com/news/deputies-search-for-police-impersonator/article_0055ff64-4b5a-11e5-ad6b-6771ad7d10cb.html You know, I thought the same thing when I looked at that screen grab. The guy was dressed up in some sort of garb that looked like a police uniform. And it might just be the lighting, but it also looks like he's wearing something like a duty belt with items attached. Look right underneath his left hand. Noticed that as well 
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:38:56 AM EDT
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I'm going to make the assumption that the gunman knew they were live, and wanted this to be broadcast on TV.
The timing was intentional to send a message. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:39:29 AM EDT
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Damn. My neighboring county. I pray that these families are comforted and that this evil being finds what he is due.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:39:51 AM EDT
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Seems like jilted lover, but the fact he got cameraman, but left the interviewee, could imply a beef with CBS.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:40:01 AM EDT
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better screen grab, makes the BOLO for a B Male make more sense:
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:40:39 AM EDT
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better screen grab, makes the BOLO for a B Male make more sense: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNVqs0CUkAA9sLw.jpg Yeah, doesn't look like hes wearing a mask in that one. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:41:04 AM EDT
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Is that a uniform?
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:41:09 AM EDT
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I must be getting old I have no desire to watch vid Wish I didn't. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:41:14 AM EDT
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Seems like jilted lover, but the fact he got cameraman, but left the interviewee, could imply a beef with CBS. Posted a bit ago, someone else was injured in the shooting but they didn't mention a name. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:41:32 AM EDT
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Yeah, doesn't look like hes wearing a mask in that one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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better screen grab, makes the BOLO for a B Male make more sense: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNVqs0CUkAA9sLw.jpg Yeah, doesn't look like hes wearing a mask in that one. What are the odds that his name is Mohammed? |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:41:53 AM EDT
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How many reporters have you heard of are pro-gun people?? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just wait. The media will start talking again about the shooting at Virginia Tech which is only 40 miles away. This will be bad for gun owners especially since it was caught all on live TV for everyone to view. What people really need to take notice of is that there was no one else around. No police. No other citizens. Just two people from the news station doing their job and the interviewee. And then they need to take a step back and see just how vulnerable they were. If they had been armed and least they would have had a fighting chance. The cameraman was screwed but the reporter would have had time to react and maybe at least gone out fighting. We are conditioned to be victims. It's a shitty world. How many reporters have you heard of are pro-gun people?? Next to none. My point criminals will still have guns whereas if one of the victims had a means to protect themselves at least there would be a chance. The cameraman had 0 time to react, but the reporter could have had a chance. Obviously that changes nothing now but if people's mindset were different then maybe in the future someone can prevent a tragedy like this happening. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:41:55 AM EDT
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How do you prepare for someone just walking up next to you and punching your ticket? Jesus. That's the part I can't really wrap my head around. I could be sitting here, typing this post, and if someone wanted to murder me, well shit, they could. Nothing really to stop them. Ugh. If a person wants you dead they will succeed 99.9% of the time even if prepared. I'm ready to go because we are mortal. My home is waiting elsewhere. It's the random stuff we think about and prepare for. If someone wants you dead....and you don't know. Your as good as dead. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:42:08 AM EDT
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Damn I just noticed the camera man caught the shooter in the video as he fell. IS the perp wearing a mask? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Damn I just noticed the camera man caught the shooter in the video as he fell. IS the perp wearing a mask? Kinda looks like a Reagan mask when you freeze fame it. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:42:10 AM EDT
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What people really need to take notice of is that there was no one else around. No police. No other citizens. Just two people from the news station doing their job and the interviewee. And then they need to take a step back and see just how vulnerable they were. If they had been armed and least they would have had a fighting chance. The cameraman was screwed but the reporter would have had time to react and maybe at least gone out fighting. We are conditioned to be victims. It's a shitty world. While I agree with you that more people should be armed, that's not the issue here. One victim had his back to the perp, the other had a microphone in her hand and was looking into the camera. Neither would have had a fighting chance, regardless. Some bad stuff you just can't prevent. The bad guy needs to fry. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:42:23 AM EDT
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And they will push it for all they are worth. Propagandists.  Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well this will be all over national news. Reporters, out of a sense of self preservation, will unanimously call for all out gun control nationwide. And they will push it for all they are worth. Propagandists. Already on all networks and Internet. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:42:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't think it was to each other. I think it was to others they worked with from my understanding. I may be wrong. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Reporter and Cameraman were engaged to be married. I don't think it was to each other. I think it was to others they worked with from my understanding. I may be wrong. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:42:48 AM EDT
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I must be getting old I have no desire to watch vid ditto |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:43:20 AM EDT
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Better pic of the perp.
Edit-Sorry SCWolverine I must've had reply open when you posted. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:43:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Situational awareness people. I don't care how occupied you are, condition white is bad, mmmkay? Well the camera guy had his back to the shooter and was operating a fucking camera and a reporter who is being filmed has to look at the camera and think about their lines while they're talking. Plus, unless the guy walked up with a gun in his hand and made no effort to hide it at all, he'd just be another dude walking around until the one half second it takes to move his hand from behind his back or pocket to open up on them. But I'm sure you would have done Jeff Cooper proud and would have been aware using the eyes in the back of your head to see the ambush coming and draw down on the shooter with your piece just in time  |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:44:00 AM EDT
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I don't suspect this was a random thing. I'd bet the perp knew the reporter was going to be there. I hope the VSP or other LEOs (or a armed citizen) terminates the piece of trash that did this quickly. 
I remember from my time there(12 years) that VSP is not to be fucked with. Also just remembered this isn't too far from that creepy ass Silent Hill lookin town Marion(on 81) with the mental institute on top of the hill. Related? |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:44:10 AM EDT
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Placing bet on workplace love triangle.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:44:29 AM EDT
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Damn, I have walked through that very spot on a few ocassions
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:44:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What are the odds that his name is Mohammed? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: better screen grab, makes the BOLO for a B Male make more sense: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNVqs0CUkAA9sLw.jpg Yeah, doesn't look like hes wearing a mask in that one. What are the odds that his name is Mohammed? Given recent events here in the US and Europe, probably better than even money. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:44:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Better pic of the perp. http://i.imgur.com/wfbILnB.jpg Edit-Sorry SCWolverine I must've had reply open when you posted. Black guy, duty belt, Underarmour type shirt? |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:45:58 AM EDT
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Jesus...
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:46:10 AM EDT
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Black guy, duty belt, Underarmour type shirt? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Better pic of the perp. http://i.imgur.com/wfbILnB.jpg Edit-Sorry SCWolverine I must've had reply open when you posted. Black guy, duty belt, Underarmour type shirt? Looks black to me. Also gonna agree with the other poster that said it looks like he's wearing a duty belt. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:46:18 AM EDT
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How do you prepare for someone just walking up next to you and punching your ticket? Jesus. That's the part I can't really wrap my head around. I could be sitting here, typing this post, and if someone wanted to murder me, well shit, they could. Nothing really to stop them. Ugh. was thinking the same thing as I sit here in my cube
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:46:35 AM EDT
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Black guy, duty belt, Underarmour type shirt Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Better pic of the perp. http://i.imgur.com/wfbILnB.jpg Edit-Sorry SCWolverine I must've had reply open when you posted. Black guy, duty belt, Underarmour type shirt Do you think he is black? He looks white to me. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:46:43 AM EDT
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Better pic of the perp. http://i.imgur.com/wfbILnB.jpg Edit-Sorry SCWolverine I must've had reply open when you posted. Jilted lover or BLM? |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:47:33 AM EDT
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Placing bet on workplace love triangle. News said they were both in a relationship but with other people at the station. Not with each other. Either way that was specific as hell. best of luck to their families. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:47:55 AM EDT
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Better pic of the perp. http://i.imgur.com/wfbILnB.jpg Edit-Sorry SCWolverine I must've had reply open when you posted. Black guy, duty belt, Underarmour type shirt? It looks like he has a vest on to me. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:48:03 AM EDT
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was thinking the same thing as I sit here in my cube Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How do you prepare for someone just walking up next to you and punching your ticket? Jesus. That's the part I can't really wrap my head around. I could be sitting here, typing this post, and if someone wanted to murder me, well shit, they could. Nothing really to stop them. Ugh. was thinking the same thing as I sit here in my cube you cant.. sometimes life just sucks. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:48:21 AM EDT
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Do you think he is black? He looks white to me. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Better pic of the perp. http://i.imgur.com/wfbILnB.jpg Edit-Sorry SCWolverine I must've had reply open when you posted. Black guy, duty belt, Underarmour type shirt Do you think he is black? He looks white to me. I think so now, nose etc. The first pic posted in the OP I thought for sure was white. Now I'm not so sure. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:48:32 AM EDT
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Looked like he shot the camera man first, then the reporter. But he let the interviewee go. Seems to calculated to be some random shooting. I'll go further and say that this has the hallmarks of a professional hit. Murder for hire? If so, it will be tough to catch him. He will have planned his escape route. This is not a madman. Locking up the insane is entirely beside the point here. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:48:47 AM EDT
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I'm calling it right now: gang initiation. Random murder victims.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:49:10 AM EDT
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Jilted lover or BLM? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Better pic of the perp. http://i.imgur.com/wfbILnB.jpg Edit-Sorry SCWolverine I must've had reply open when you posted. Jilted lover or BLM? I was thinking vengeful BLM |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:49:45 AM EDT
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How many reporters have you heard of are pro-gun people?? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just wait. The media will start talking again about the shooting at Virginia Tech which is only 40 miles away. This will be bad for gun owners especially since it was caught all on live TV for everyone to view. What people really need to take notice of is that there was no one else around. No police. No other citizens. Just two people from the news station doing their job and the interviewee. And then they need to take a step back and see just how vulnerable they were. If they had been armed and least they would have had a fighting chance. The cameraman was screwed but the reporter would have had time to react and maybe at least gone out fighting. We are conditioned to be victims. It's a shitty world. How many reporters have you heard of are pro-gun people?? I know a few. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:49:49 AM EDT
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Well the camera guy had his back to the shooter and was operating a fucking camera and a reporter who is being filmed has to look at the camera and think about their lines while they're talking. Plus, unless the guy walked up with a gun in his hand and made no effort to hide it at all, he'd just be another dude walking around until the one half second it takes to move his hand from behind his back or pocket to open up on them. But I'm sure you would have done Jeff Cooper proud and would have been aware using the eyes in the back of your head to see the ambush coming and draw down on the shooter with your piece just in time
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Situational awareness people. I don't care how occupied you are, condition white is bad, mmmkay? Well the camera guy had his back to the shooter and was operating a fucking camera and a reporter who is being filmed has to look at the camera and think about their lines while they're talking. Plus, unless the guy walked up with a gun in his hand and made no effort to hide it at all, he'd just be another dude walking around until the one half second it takes to move his hand from behind his back or pocket to open up on them. But I'm sure you would have done Jeff Cooper proud and would have been aware using the eyes in the back of your head to see the ambush coming and draw down on the shooter with your piece just in time
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:49:55 AM EDT
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There are reports covered by other news agencies about a police impersonator in the area. Here is the link. Not to many black men in this area so it will be easier to find him I would think.
http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/franklin-county-sheriffs-office-issues-warning-about-possible-police-impersonator/34897394 |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:49:59 AM EDT
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Placing bet on workplace love triangle. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:50:02 AM EDT
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Tweet from her boyfriend/whatever..
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:50:03 AM EDT
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I am sorry for the loss of their lives. I am also concerned about the ramifications this will have when the media and anti-gunners run with it. A bad situation all around.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:50:12 AM EDT
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Better pic of the perp. http://i.imgur.com/wfbILnB.jpg Edit-Sorry SCWolverine I must've had reply open when you posted. Black guy, duty belt, Underarmour type shirt? Looks like a white guy with a scraggly beard to me. Sigh, I guess that's why it's so hard to ID perps. You figure the survivor only got the same type of brief view if any at all.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:50:33 AM EDT
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I think so now, nose etc. The first pic posted in the OP I thought for sure was white. Now I'm not so sure. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Better pic of the perp. http://i.imgur.com/wfbILnB.jpg Edit-Sorry SCWolverine I must've had reply open when you posted. Black guy, duty belt, Underarmour type shirt Do you think he is black? He looks white to me. I think so now, nose etc. The first pic posted in the OP I thought for sure was white. Now I'm not so sure. I can't tell either. Pics are too grainy or my old eyes just suck. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:50:33 AM EDT
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I'm calling it right now: gang initiation. Random murder victims. I dont know, thats a fairly rural part of the state. Even the near by cities, Roanoke and Charlottesville, are not known to be hot beds of gang activity. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 9:51:06 AM EDT
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Atlanta news are saying there are ATF agents on the scene too.
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