The Perfect Shot – Chapter Four

WARNING: Spoilers for Season 6

Disclaimer: I know nothing about the military or guns so please don't hate me if I have it wrong. I don't own Bones or any of the characters. They are all owned by Fox and Hart Hanson.

The following morning at the lab work was continuing as usual. "Dr. Hodgins have you finished analyzing the particulates yet?" Brennan asked as she appeared at his work station.

"Hey Dr. B. I've just finished the last samples now. It appears that the bullet fragments are from a 7.62mm NATO round that is typically used in an M24 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle, the same weapon that is currently being used by the US Army Ranger division."

"That's interesting. I've given the completed skull to Angela maybe she can confirm the size of the bullet as well as the trajectory. If so, I'll let Booth know what we've found" Brennan stated as she walked away.

"Angela, how is the reconstruction going on the skull I gave you?"

"Oh hey sweetie, I've almost finished entering all the data from the skull as well as the crime scene photos into the Angelator. Let's see what we have. Here is the court house and the surrounding buildings. The van was parked here at the steps. "

"Entry appears to be the top left side of the skull with the exit being the bottom right side" Brennan interrupted.

"Yeah, it looks like based upon the trajectory the shot was fired from the roof of the City Hall building. The bullet appears to be around a 7.62mm" Angela noted.

"That is consistent with what Hodgins found. I'll call Booth" Brennan stated, dialing her phone as she left Angela's office.

"Booth"

"Booth, it's me. From what Angela could assimilate the bullet was fired from the roof of the City Hall building. Dr. Hodgins suggests that the bullet was a 7.62mm NATO round which Angela confirmed fits with the size of the wound. These are typically used in the"

"M24 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle" Booth interrupted, "Yeah Bones, I know, former sniper remember? I'm fully aware of the weapon. I'll have forensics sweep the roof top and let you know what they find".

"I'm sorry Booth."

"Why are you sorry Bones?"

"I know you will feel guilty because you were a sniper. This isn't your fault Booth. You're a good man and you were only following orders from your government."

"Thanks Bones. Let me see if I can find out anything. I'll call you when I do. Bye"

"Ok. Bye Booth."

Booth snapped his phone shut. He was feeling more and more uneasy about this case.