MN Shootings: "you would assume they were a police officer"

[speak easy]

There was also what appeared to be a police vehicle in the driveway of the lawmaker’s home when the actual police arrived, officials said. “This was somebody that clearly had been impersonating a police officer,” Chief Mark Bruley said.

New York Times

... perhaps they were a police officer.

The Minnesota State Patrol posted a photo on social media showing sheets of paper on a car seat with the words, “NO KINGS,” the name of the anti-Trump rallies scheduled across the nation.

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota also warned residents not to attend today’s anti-Trump protests until the suspect has been apprehended.

[pwb]

1. I had the same thought.

If it is a real cop will the other cops cover for him?

[RockRaven]

2. Maybe every department in the state should be doing a roll call right now.

And if, as they also said, the suspect escaped on foot, why should any events in other parts of the state be cancelled?

[Melon]

3. This name is appearing on X.... Vance Boelter....

Has a private security company. Thus car and uniform.

[MagickMuffin]

6. According to news reports, he was appointed by Gov Walz

I wonder what the motive will be.

[Polybius]

4. Why would the shooter have "No Kings" papers in his car?

Was he trying to derail them? Or is that his next target?

[speak easy]

5. The speculation is he was intending to go to the rally.

[Polybius]

7. Damn, they need to find this man ASAP

[Deuxcents]

8. I would think they've got every dog on his trail..there's enough evidence in the car for scents..