Gunman changes getaway tactic

THE latest three attacks linked to the elusive Washington area sniper were carried out near major highways that would have allowed the killer to come and go quickly.

This is a marked shift from the seven previous stealth shooting incidents, which occurred closer to the Capitol District in congested areas.

This apparent tactical change is similar to one used by David Berkowitz, the serial killer known as ‘Son of Sam’, who terrorised New York City in 1976 and 1977. The change in tactics comes as law enforcement authorities have dramatically increased the size of their manhunt.