[ARCADIA]

Re: Shooter in wooded areas

This is what I think. He sets up in a covered area, and aims at a well-lit area. Then leaves on foot to a vehicle that is not within visual range of the shooting. That way no witnesses ID him or his vehicle. All the commotion is over by the victim.

Of course, the witnesses that saw him in the parking lot could be correct. But, remember "Rashamon" (spelling?), the Japanese where each witness to an event gave a different story.

[Kip Lange]

Ro-sham-bo? Heh, sorry.

Interesting theory re: Wooded area. I keep thinking that the van is a red herring, or only contains the spotter, possibly in contact via a secure commlink of some sort? Or just gives a non-verbal signal of some sort?

RE: Witnesses -- I'm much happier to hear the words "forensic evidence" than "witness". Witnesses can often throw the investigation further OFF track.

--KL

[Elenya]

But, remember "Rashamon" (spelling?), the Japanese where each witness to an event gave a different story.

Yes. Great movie (Rashomon). Reminds us eye witnesses are not always very reliable...

As to whether or not he stays in his vehicle or leaves on foot to it, looks like we have conflicting reports so far.