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Suspects' Abandoned Van in Sacramento

FBI agents locate the suspects' van abandoned in Sacramento, turning it into the crisis's central clue. Nancy briefs the Situation Room: Bartlet, Fitzwallace, Leo, and an aide absorb details on its rental and the suspects' escape amid Pacific Northwest downpours that threaten searches. The vehicle prompts urgent questions and drives immediate action.

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S4E22 · Commencement

Abandoned Van in Sacramento — Five Suspects Missing; Threat Condition Bravo

The abandoned van discovered in Sacramento functions as the pivot of the briefing: physical evidence that converts scattered intelligence into an immediate manhunt, raises procedural questions about rental records, and anchors decisions about resource deployment.

Before: Rented by unknown suspects and later abandoned in Sacramento; in FBI custody but investigation ongoing.

After: Identified and reported to the Situation Room; now being processed as evidence and a locus for tracing suspects' movements.

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S4E22 · Commencement

Elevating to Threat Condition Bravo — Manhunt Escalates

The suspects' abandoned van in Sacramento is the catalytic piece of physical evidence Nancy reports. Its discovery converts diffuse concern into actionable intelligence, prompting the President to authorize a higher alert level and launch coordinated searches and security measures.

Before: Recently discovered by FBI agents; located abandoned in Sacramento and under initial federal review.

After: Designated as key evidence and subject to processing and follow-up investigation as part of the nationwide manhunt.

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