1.   Although ballistics tests have not been completed, authorities said the shootings appear connected by both proximity and timing.

2.   Although the shooting appeared to be a tragic accident, it was also another example of the dangerous combination of the very young and ready access to guns.

3.   At first, the shooting appeared to be another tragic, though increasingly common, story of innocents slaughtered in the streets.

4.   But at dawn, the only shooting appeared to be coming from opponents of Ms. Bhutto firing into the air in celebration.

5.   Coakley said the shootings do not appear to have been random because the suspect walked past several people during the rampage.

6.   If settlers were responsible, the shooting on Thursday appears to have been the most deadly attack by them since the Goldstein massacre.

7.   Investigators also said the shooting did not appear to be gang-related.

8.   Major Sito said that the shooting appeared to be a random confrontation.

9.   Police officials said the shooting appeared warranted, and black leaders sought details.

10.   Police said the shootings did not appear to be related.