For the uninformed, here is something that was beaten into us in cop school (daily):Motive is NOT an element of any crime. Not a single one.Intent is, motive is not. It's a subtle difference.Intent is WHAT the perp planned to do; motive is WHY (it doesn't apply to the crime). For example, trespass (a misdemeanor) becomes burglary (felony) if the INTENT is to commit a theft.Motive is what folks want to know to answer the eternal question: "Why?" But it is not a crime element.Now if those weevils known as reporters could get the hint... Motive; nice to know, but not a legal issue except for jury sentencing much later.<rant mode/off>Rick WA6NHCTiny iPhone keypad, spell check happens
On Dec 2, 2015, at 6:21 PM, Steve Detwiler steveorange2011@gmail.com [californiadisasters] <californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com> wrote:San Bernardino Mass Shooting Situation Report #1 (Dec 2)
Highlights:
· A total of 14 people have been killed and 17 injured.
· The San Bernardino Police Chief reported that they have found explosive devices in the Inland Operations Center so they are still in the process of conducting a search.
· The investigation into the shooting led to police to a house in the City of Redlands. Police observed a vehicle leaving so they pursued the vehicle back to the City of San Bernardino.
· The suspects opened fire on police and one officer was wounded. Both suspects (male and female) were killed. The suspects were dressed in tactical clothing.
· The motive for the shooting is still in question. They have not ruled out terrorism.
· An individual was seen fleeing the scene and that individual was detained and police are investigating if they were involved in the shooting.
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--Dean*********************************
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