FBI suspects disgruntled US Marine behind shootings
Sunday, 31 October 2010
WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (AFP): The FBI on Friday said the gunman behind a series of shootings at US military buildings appears to have a "deep grievance" with the US Marine Corps and appealed to him to come forward.
No one has been injured so far in four shootings this month in northern Virginia that have targeted the Pentagon, a marine recruiting office and the National Museum of the Marine Corps, which came under fire for a second time overnight.
The shooter appeared to be trying to "avoid casualties" by opening fire on unoccupied buildings after business hours, John Perren, acting assistant director of the FBI Washington field office, told reporters.
But there was a risk the spree could "lead to disastrous consequences that we all wish to avoid," he said.
No one has been injured so far in four shootings this month in northern Virginia that have targeted the Pentagon, a marine recruiting office and the National Museum of the Marine Corps, which came under fire for a second time overnight.
The shooter appeared to be trying to "avoid casualties" by opening fire on unoccupied buildings after business hours, John Perren, acting assistant director of the FBI Washington field office, told reporters.
But there was a risk the spree could "lead to disastrous consequences that we all wish to avoid," he said.