The coverage wasn't the best, but the facts that we did know that turned out correct were sufficient cause for worry. We did know he was 1) unstable, 2) well armed, and 3) willing to kill someone. The possibility that he may possibly have survival and/or evasion training was worrisome. Heck, if a knowledgeable member of ETS was intent on evading capture I'd say their odds would be much better than your average guy off the street.
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