13-year-old sniper victim fights for life

A 13-year-old boy was fighting for his life today, after the Washington-area sniper struck as the boy’s aunt dropped him off at a Maryland school.

Yesterday’s shooting escalated fear across the densely populated neighbourhoods surrounding the US capital. Schools kept youngsters indoors at recess and lunchtime, and parents raced to pick up their children early under the watchful eyes of police.