Angie Craig: “the Washington, DC, area is in the midst of a terrible crisis. As we all know too well, a murderer has gunned down nine…”

“the Washington, DC, area is in the midst of a terrible crisis. As we all know too well, a murderer has gunned down nine people in cold blood during the past two weeks. Two other victims, including a child, have by the grace of God survived these sick and senseless attacks. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the bereaved, even as we try to comfort and reassure our own families and communities. I am confident that the deranged person or persons causing all this suffering will be caught. The attempt to hold this area hostage to fear and intimidation will fail, and law enforcement officers will bring the guilty to justice. As investigators are running down tips and testing forensic evidence, a sudden cry has gone up in some quarters demanding the dramatic expansion of a process known as ``ballistic imaging.'' This technology is a tool employed to assist law enforcement in the analysis of crimes committed with a firearm. I would like to take a moment to talk about this technology and make sure all our colleagues understand its benefits and limitations.”