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Baitball Blogger

(51,743 posts)
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:09 PM Wednesday

In the shooting today, did anyone else see the two men who initially blocked the woman's car

hightail it back to their own car once they realized the woman was shot? I was wondering if there was any protocol for their retreat? They must have noticed she was hit so they ran back to their cars in fear? Or was it because they thought they were going to give chase? It just seemed to be a delayed reaction if it was the latter.

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In the shooting today, did anyone else see the two men who initially blocked the woman's car (Original Post) Baitball Blogger Wednesday OP
I think they Knew that this was Big Trouble and wanted to save themselves Bread and Circuses Wednesday #1
That's the impression I got. Baitball Blogger Wednesday #2
In my opinion, the guy who was trying to open the car door was nearly shot. tetedur Wednesday #3
Love to see body cam footage OC375 Wednesday #4
Let's hope they were wearing them. Baitball Blogger Wednesday #5
What is the explanation about the white van with door open in front of her car LaRaven Friday #6

Baitball Blogger

(51,743 posts)
2. That's the impression I got.
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:18 PM
Wednesday

They knew there was no way to justify shooting at blank range from the driver's side of the car, because, if it had been his intent to stop her, he could have shot out the tires.

tetedur

(1,405 posts)
3. In my opinion, the guy who was trying to open the car door was nearly shot.
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:26 PM
Wednesday

He stuck his hand through the window and pulled it out as the car was turning and as the shots were fired. He probably was scared shitless.
Maybe that's why they backed off.

Baitball Blogger

(51,743 posts)
5. Let's hope they were wearing them.
Wed Jan 7, 2026, 10:50 PM
Wednesday

Those two that ran to the car, if they were wearing them and then discarded the devices, that would make this situation living proof that we're dealing with rogue government players.

LaRaven

(226 posts)
6. What is the explanation about the white van with door open in front of her car
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 09:20 AM
Friday

Which forced her have to take that hard right turn? Why was it there? Was it the vehicle the killer left in? In one video it looks like the license plate is visible.

I’m so upset about the state of our once beloved country.

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