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Police Ask Sniper to Contact Authorities

Feb 11, 2026 February 11, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Police in Washington are urging a sniper to make contact after a series of shootings, including the recent murder of a bus driver. The sniper has allegedly demanded $10 million, raising concerns about public safety, especially for children. This situation highlights the ongoing threat posed by the unidentified shooter.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The sniper's threats and actions have heightened fears for public safety, particularly for children, in the Washington area.

👥 Key Players

Washington Police Department MENTIONED
Law enforcement agency investigating the sniper case
"They are responsible for public safety and managing the investigation into the sniper attacks."
The Sniper MENTIONED
Unidentified perpetrator of the shootings
"Their actions have created widespread fear and concern in the community."

📰 What Happened

Police in Washington have asked a sniper, who has been linked to a series of murders, to contact them. The latest victim, a bus driver, marks the tenth murder in this ongoing case.

  • The sniper has allegedly demanded $10 million.
  • A note left at a murder site warned that children would not be safe.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This situation does not have direct implications for Iran, but it reflects on global security concerns.
🌍 Regional: The ongoing violence could influence perceptions of safety and security in urban areas across the region.
🌐 International: The sniper's actions raise concerns about domestic terrorism and public safety in major cities, impacting national security discussions.

📚 Background

The sniper attacks have created a climate of fear in the Washington area, with multiple victims and a demand for ransom, indicating a serious threat to public safety.

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📊 Confidence: 70%
The article presents factual information from law enforcement without apparent bias.

In Washington, police investigating a series of sniper-related murders in the Washington area have asked the sniper to contact police officials. This request was made during a press conference late on Monday. Earlier that day, the head of the investigative task force read part of a letter found at one of the murder sites. The letter warned that children would not be safe anywhere at any time. According to unconfirmed reports, the killer has demanded $10 million. On Tuesday, in the early hours, a bus driver was targeted and killed in Maryland. The results of the bullet tests have not yet been announced, but police are treating this case as if the driver were the thirteenth victim of the sniper and the tenth murder in this series. The latest news indicates that Washington police have linked Tuesday's shooting to the deadly sniper shootings. In the shooting on Tuesday, a 35-year-old city bus driver was killed. Since the sniper began his activity in the Washington area on October 2, this person has become the thirteenth target and the tenth to lose his life. Schools in the Washington area were open today, and strict security measures were implemented. Meanwhile, at the site of one of the murders, a note was left stating that children would not be safe anywhere at any time. According to unconfirmed reports, the note requested that $10 million be deposited into a domestic bank account.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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