Close call!

Grid Iron · 04-24-2004, 04:14 PM

Close call!

Would-be presidential assassin shot, killed by FBI agent

January 1, 2009

Cambridge, MA (AP) – President-elect Gordon Smith survived an assassination attempt during a speaking engagement at MIT yesterday, said FBI Director Harold Ridge. "Acting on information obtained from a year-long investigation, we determined that someone would make an attempt on the life of President Smith," said Ridge. "Fortunately, our highly trained agents were able to prevent a tragedy."

According to Ridge, FBI Special Agent Tom Coleman killed the would-be assassin with four gunshots just as he was preparing to shoot at President Smith from a balcony in Kresge Auditorium. "Showing tremendous intelligence, agent Coleman ordered that the lights in the auditorium be shut down to put the killer in the dark," Ridge explained. "Using night-vision goggles, agent Coleman was then able to approach the suspect unseen and neutralize the threat."

Ridge declined to comment on the identity of the assassin as the FBI's investigation is continuing.

04-24-2004, 04:14 PM	#4
Grid Iron Ice Cream Man Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bay Area	Close call! Would-be presidential assassin shot, killed by FBI agent January 1, 2009 Cambridge, MA (AP) – President-elect Gordon Smith survived an assassination attempt during a speaking engagement at MIT yesterday, said FBI Director Harold Ridge. "Acting on information obtained from a year-long investigation, we determined that someone would make an attempt on the life of President Smith," said Ridge. "Fortunately, our highly trained agents were able to prevent a tragedy." According to Ridge, FBI Special Agent Tom Coleman killed the would-be assassin with four gunshots just as he was preparing to shoot at President Smith from a balcony in Kresge Auditorium. "Showing tremendous intelligence, agent Coleman ordered that the lights in the auditorium be shut down to put the killer in the dark," Ridge explained. "Using night-vision goggles, agent Coleman was then able to approach the suspect unseen and neutralize the threat." Ridge declined to comment on the identity of the assassin as the FBI's investigation is continuing. __________________ Follow the story of the Oregon Ice of the Continental Football League.