Was it possible that police were hiding their identities because they didn't fit the narrative the left was crafting about a hate crime by whites against Muslims? Quebec police often wait to release names until people are formally charged.) (Andre Pichette/EPA)Twelve hours was enough time for others to submit alternative names to shoulder culpability until the actual perpetrators were identified. It was Kellie Leitch's poisonous rhetoric that emboldened the unidentified shooter to target this Quebec City mosque. That only amped up the silent prayers for the desired profile of the culprit: I hope it's the brown guy; Please be the white one.

Source: CBC News January 30, 2017 19:07 UTC