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Pentagon Joins Hunt For Washington-Area Sniper
Wednesday, October 16, 2002
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

Owens noted the law permits DoD to give training, equipment and some other types of support to law enforcement agencies, when requested. Justice Department and DoD lawyers are working the support issue "to ensure that we're going to do this right," he said.

WASHINGTON -- AFIS
The Pentagon has been enlisted to support efforts to catch a deadly sniper who has preyed on metro Washington residents since Oct. 2.

The FBI, the lead government law enforcement agency in the case, recently asked DoD for help in stopping the elusive shooter, who has killed nine persons and wounded two, DoD spokesman Marine Corps Maj. Ben Owens said today.

The latest victim, an FBI employee, was shot the night of Oct. 14 in a shopping center parking lot in suburban Falls Church, Va.

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld yesterday approved the FBI's request for support, which involves the use of aerial platforms, Owens noted.
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