He was shot at 200 yards.

In the neck.

As a former soldier who qualified as a sharpshooter - 35 of 40 - just below expert level - on a live range with pop-up targets, I can tell you that sort of cold-blooded efficiency does not happen by accident.

It takes specialized equipment.

It takes planning.

It takes training.

Sorry, but I will need compelling evidence to be convinced that this was anything but a meticulously orchestrated false-flag event.

With the express purpose to incite violence.

And justify a brutal response.

That’s where we are.