Monday, 14. October 2002

Police Deluged by D.C. Sniper Tips


Sniper investigators said Monday they have been deluged with tips, including false alarms caused by fear and anxiety, as an edgy Washington area deals with the longest lull in the shootings since they began nearly two weeks ago.

Cars backfiring, windows shattering, firecrackers popping are among the noises residents have confused with gunshots, believing they are possibly related to the string of random shootings that hit 10 people, killing eight, since Oct. 2.

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