Thanks, Antivenom. If any FReepers can discern any credible pattern or clues, please call the national tipline and pass your info to the proper authorities at
Police Tip Hotline:
1-888-324-9800
The reward money is around 500-thousand dollars.
Incidentally, Mr. Buchanan may not have been completely random. According to a CNN article he was the son of a retired Montgomery Police Officer. In his case, he just may have been a 'targeted assassination'. In other words, a 'revenge' hit.
I think police should check the retired police officer for a possible connection. Perhaps someone wanted to get back at the retired officer.