shooter
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Police have not confirmed whether more than one shooter was involved or any connection between the suspect and the victims.
From Salon
Alex Doran, the acting special agent in charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in San Antonio, said it was too early to know the shooter’s motive.
We equip them with protective gear to respond to a chemical attack; we train them in heavy weapons to respond to an “active shooter” or terrorist event.
“He’s an exceptional three-point shooter and has even improved over last season.”
From Los Angeles Times
“I just had to have that shooter’s mentality when you miss or make, keep shooting,” Evans said.
From Los Angeles Times
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