[archy]

...death to man, woman, child, priest and king...

So do you think that this nut had possibly left a "calling card" at other scenes and since he had already targeted men and women, they were afraid that a child would be the next target.

This report suggests someone may be considering that possibility, and looking beyond the *men, women and children* as well.

[KsSunflower]

Whoa...I really think they knew something before the shooting of the child...and you're correct, that certainly would be an explanation for the SS involvement.