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The presence of a silencer on the weapon used—indicated by witnesses and initial forensic analysis—has raised significant concerns. Given that obtaining a silencer legally requires strict background checks and federal approval, investigators are considering various avenues, including whether the device was homemade, which would complicate tracing it back to the shooter.
Detectives are examining the most prominent avenues of potential motive—money, revenge, or perhaps other personal conflicts. Given the nature of mammoth corporations and their often contentious relationships, every lead is being scrutinized for possible connections to the shooting.