SAN DIEGO, CA — A former local journalist, now a suspect in two separate shooting incidents, reportedly told investigators he was simply conducting 'immersive, on-the-ground research' into the efficacy of various firearm calibers. Sources close to the investigation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were actively trying to get away from the suspect, indicated the journalist claimed his actions were 'unconventional, but ultimately in service of truth.'
“He kept muttering about 'uncovering the real narrative' and 'challenging preconceived notions about projectile velocity,'” stated Detective Brenda Hayes, a spokesperson for the San Diego Police Department, referring to the suspect's alleged statements during questioning. “We reminded him that 'real narrative' usually doesn't involve actual bullets and victims, but he just kept asking if we had any 'exclusive angles' for his follow-up piece.”
Colleagues from the suspect’s former newsroom expressed shock, though some admitted his dedication to 'experiential journalism' was legendary. “He once spent a week living in a dumpster to understand municipal waste management,” recalled former editor Mark Jenkins. “We just never thought his commitment to 'getting the scoop' would escalate to this level of... hands-on reporting.”
The suspect is currently being held without bail, reportedly drafting a 3,000-word exposé on the inefficiencies of the penal system from his cell, complete with anonymous inmate interviews and detailed floor plans.
