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53. I think you mean the person who shot him

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 05:27 PM

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clearly has a lot of experience. There are a lot of people in the country who could have pulled that off. The bigger question is whether or not the shooter acted on his own initiative. At some point the issue will be raised whether this was a false flag: kill one of your own to incite others on your side to violence.

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agenda free now stating that someone else is reporting him dead Maru Kitteh Wednesday #17

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Fair point! Orrex Wednesday #105

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Because no one knew who he was? Fla_Democrat Thursday #111

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True. As opposed to when Democratic politicians markodochartaigh Wednesday #70

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Without a scope thats a good shot for a civilian. prodigitalson Wednesday #88

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An amateur almost took MFer out. maxsolomon Wednesday #21

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Leftist organizations? Like the mothers against gun violence leftist organization? Vinca Wednesday #32

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And he has complete immunity for every order he issues dalton99a Wednesday #50

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People noticed someone on a roof nearby, before the shooting. scipan Wednesday #106

Finally a good guy with a gun? LT Barclay Wednesday #49

I think you mean the person who shot him VMA131Marine Wednesday #53

AP posted this graphic. edbermac Wednesday #54

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Not necessarily a professional. Many hunters routinely sight in their rifles at 200 yards. especially with a scope. colorado_ufo Wednesday #57

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