Do police think the sniper lives in the Washington area?
They suspect so. The pattern and location of the shootings indicate he is familiar with the area and might have scouted wooded areas near busy roads, particularly in Montgomery County, Md., where six incidents have occurred. Montgomery borders Washington to the north and west. Q: What kind of weapon and ammunition is the sniper using? A: Law enforcement sources say they believe he could have used a variety of weapons, including a Colt AR-15 or a Ruger Mini-14. Both weapons are semiautomatic rifles, meaning they fire one shot when the trigger is pulled and use a magazine so they do not need reloading after each shot. The Colt AR-15 is the civilian model of the M-16, the combat rifle of the Vietnam era. Police say the sniper has used .223-caliber bullets. The .223 cartridge is popular among competitive shooters and hunters because it is accurate and generates limited recoil. Q: Why did police get angry at the media over reports that the tarot card had been found near the site of the Bowi
