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Va. Cops Corner Killer in Woods

8 dead after gunman rampage

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 20, 2010 1:47 AM CST

(Newser) – Some 100 Virginia police have converged on a heavily wooded area to surround a gunman suspected of killing 8 people. Christopher Speight, 39, nearly shot down a pursuing police helicopter when one of his bullets ruptured the fuel tank. The police hunt was triggered after officers discovered 7 men and women dead at an Appomattox home. Another victim found on a nearby street died a short time later. Police wouldn't speculate about a motive. Speight lived on the street where the killings occurred, possibly in the same house, reports AP.

Christopher Speight, 39, who is being sought in connections with the fatal shootings of eight people in Appomattox, Va.
Christopher Speight, 39, who is being sought in connections with the fatal shootings of eight people in Appomattox, Va.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia State police spokesman, Sgt. Thomas Molna,r talks to the press outside police headquarters in Appomattox, Va., last night.
Virginia State police spokesman, Sgt. Thomas Molna,r talks to the press outside police headquarters in Appomattox, Va., last night.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia State Police gather while searching for a man linked to eight fatalities in Appomattox County, Va.
Virginia State Police gather while searching for a man linked to eight fatalities in Appomattox County, Va.   (AP Photo/The News & Advance, Nick Adams)
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Shannonals
Jan 20, 2010 11:15 AM CST
LOL, the only one comparing this incident to the underwear bombe is you Whattha. Been sitting in your parents basement far to long. This is just another child killing murderer.
inky
Jan 20, 2010 8:54 AM CST
I disagree. If a random crazy guy, who probably gunned down people, has the firepower to take down aircraft? Too many guns. And we obsess over exploding underpants.
DieselDawg
Jan 20, 2010 8:05 AM CST
The only thing he should be awarded is a capital sentence. (The NRA has no relevance in this story)

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