LAist: Masked Gunman Shuts Down 101 Fwy in Santa Barbara

GarySe7en

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:35:22 -0800

I think most people realize that. Was adding my 2 cents more out of morning boredom at the time.

Zach Behrens

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:54:13 -0800

Hey Guys, I wish we had better resources, but sometimes images we can use relating to a breaking news incident are hard to come by. I was looking for creative common images with a ski mask and gun and that one seemed fuzzy and obscure enough for a "stock" type photo. I didn't intend to be sensationalist, just trying find a photo to accompany the brief. If AP releases any, I'll put them up.

ezfinn

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:48:05 -0800

America, fuck yeah!

GarySe7en

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:47:03 -0800

As long as we are splitting hairs here, the picture is a little fuzzy, but it looks like an AK-47 to me. That is not a gun the SWAT team would be using.

Linkracer

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:26:22 -0800

SWAT has assualt rifles, and the story mentions that SWAT is out and about trying to get this guy. So, I would say the picture is highly appropriate, Zach. - this coming from a guy who normally keeps you accountable for those pictures! :)

benburleson

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:39:48 -0800

What the heck is that picture? Accounts say he has a handgun, not an assault rifle! Sensationalize much?