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If the shooter is a contract killer I think the potential for jury nullification plummets.

I also think it’s impossible to predict any way. But I can definitely see that nullification is a real possibility.

Given his behavior it seems unlikely he's a contract killer. I wouldn't expect him to taunt the police with writing on shell casings or Monopoly money in backpacks. It seems like he's just not a complete idiot that has no plan and gets caught right away.

Seems unlikely that he's be a contract killer. He clearly had minimal experience and no formal training in the use of firearms.

excuse me? what makes you say this?

subsonic low calibur suppressed rounds don't cycle well. going for the slide without hesitation means the shooter has had weapons training imo.

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