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The Beltway sniper attacks begin in Washington, D.C., extending over three weeks and killing 10 people.
The Beltway sniper attacks commence around Washington, D.C., sparking three weeks of fear as ten people are killed.
Beginning on October 2, 2002, a series of random sniper attacks targeted civilians in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Over the next three weeks, ten people were killed and several others injured, creating widespread panic.
The attacks involved long-range shootings from concealed positions, making the sniper difficult to trace.
Law enforcement launched a massive multi-agency investigation, tightening security across the region.
The sudden violence disrupted daily life and eroded the sense of safety in suburban neighborhoods.
The manhunt culminated in the arrests of John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, ending the siege of terror.
2002
Beltway sniper attacks