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In reality, these shootings happen so fast and the shooter leaves the scene so quickly, the public has very little time to react. With the exception of this last killing, I don't think anyone has even seen the shooter, nearly eliminating the opportunity to react.

In my personal experiences, I have had the utmost respect for the work of law enforcement in my area. One weekend a few years ago, the police were chasing some kids who had just robbed a store. They ended up hiding in the woods where my business is located. As the police were apprehending these boys, they came across a human skull. The place was cordoned off and I was called at home. They explained what was happening, stated they suspected who the skull belonged to, and proved it after about three months of forensic work. At the time, it was a pretty big deal, yet never was a press conference held. I'm saying all this to shed light on my opinion that the LEO's in the Beltway area seem more interested in their 15 minutes that in informing or reassuring the public. Their numerous contradictions emit a weakness and surely must be instilling additional panic in an already apprehensive populace.