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The Shooter

The shooter from the train was sought When police received a tip And now it seems that he’s been caught; To jail he’ll take a trip. You’d think that in New York he’d find So many spots to hide Where he could leave no trace behind With lots of time to bide. Yet rarely someone in a scrape (Or worse) evades the law For each attempt at swift escape Contains a fatal flaw. New Yorkers now must heave a sigh But not just of relief. Despite the fact they caught the guy, We’re filled with fear and grief.

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/14/2022 1:16:00 PM

For everyone who is caught, there's another one waiting in the wings, me thinks, Ilene.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/14/2022 11:11:00 AM

In Honolulu, police have just arrested a man for sneaking up behind an elderly Asian man on his morning walk, and setting his shirt on fire. The man suffered extensive burns, but the perpetrator was nabbed after a local priest recognised him as the individual who frequently set fire to his church. Get these nuts off the streets anyway possible!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/14/2022 2:42:00 AM

Love the simple rhyme, Ilene, in India, a person get caught, then often released on bail, so the last line makes sense...

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/13/2022 3:57:00 PM

I agree, Ilene. You'd think these guys could disappear into NYC's vast populace. But like you said, there's that fatal flaw. One down -- how many hundreds or thousands to go? Just like on the old 'What's My Line?" ~ Subway Crime

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2022 3:49:00 PM

I guess I am not up with NY news, let alone my own local news. Good one, Ilene. did you hear that in china, a person can't even jaywalk but a camera will pick it up and have him identified in seconds by facial recognition. Their AF is off the charts and all the techno world is going that direction. Personally I hate this. The technology will be used in a wrong way undoubtedly.