On May 10, 2002, the Beltway Sniper attacks, which had terrorized the Washington, D.C. area for three weeks, ended after John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo were apprehended. The two snipers had randomly shot 10 people in various locations across the region, causing widespread panic and fear. The killings were carried out with a high-powered rifle from a distance, often from a vehicle. Muhammad and Malvo were eventually captured, and their trial revealed disturbing motives and plans for further attacks. The snipers reign of terror left a lasting impact on the region and raised questions about public safety and gun control.