Authorities in Maryland have combined GPS data, phone records, and surveillance footage to understand a complex shooting incident. The alleged gunman’s lawyer argues that some search methods were excessive.

A memorial in Montgomery County honors Jonah Mutua, who was killed at the location last year. It was clear that a masked individual fired 21 times, resulting in a death in a neighborhood parking lot during daylight. What remained uncertain was the reason behind the shooter’s presence at the scene.