2002 the beltway sniper attacks begin in washington d.c
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2002 24 years ago Historical Events October 2

The Beltway sniper attacks begin in Washington, D.C., extending over three weeks and killing 10 people.

On October 2, in the year 2002, The Beltway sniper attacks begin in Washington, D.C., extending over three weeks and killing 10 people. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of October 2, a notable event in this corner of history.

The D.C. sniper attacks were a series of coordinated shootings that occurred over three weeks in October 2002 throughout the Washington metropolitan area, consisting of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. These were preceded by a series of murders and robberies in several states starting in February 2002. Five people were killed, and five others were injured in the preliminary shootings, and ten people were killed and three others were critically wounded in the October shootings.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on October 2, 2002 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 18 September 2026.

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