Elements of her security quickly hustled Ling-Raleigh out of danger, while angry fans of the regent set upon the would-be assassin concealed in their midst.

Before police arrived, the angry mob, with shouts of "traitor" and "assassin", fell on the hapless gunman, literally tearing him limb from limb.

Police have not yet released the identity of the killer, and identification is expected to be difficult. no motive has been determined, but Ling-Raleigh has ammassed a legion of critics as well as supporters since she launched her "independance" movement.

In a press conference given immediately after the incident, Ling-Raleigh answered reporters questions calmly, the blood of her late privy councillor still soaking her dress. She answered several general questions before reporters were asked to leave.

This event marks a further increase in violence related to what is now being called the "Independant Regina" movement, despite pleas from the Regent herself for her followers to avoid violence. Indeed, police reports suggest that most of the violent episodes have been instigated by reactionary groups who oppose Ling-Raleigh.

Behrel dom Camréal, music promoter, film producer and local character, held a press conference early this morning, using the opportunity to question Corina Ling-Raleigh's motive and suggesting that she was not "one of the people", but one of the very elite exploiters that she rails against.

After concluding his brief statement, the impressario answer reporters question, mostly having to do the the condition of his wife, noted vocalist Kathryn "Kitty Bitch" Cordman.

In an unsuprising move, the Imperial Consul to Regina, Terrance Cannaught responded to reporters questions about Imperial reaction to the "Independant Regina" movement led by Corina Ling-Raleigh with a non-commital "no comment".

The consul has become so circumspect about announcing his goverment's reaction to any event on Regina, that he has gained the sobriquet "no comment" Connaught.

Sources indicate that the Consul is awaiting the arrival of the treaty negotiation group lead by Imperial Grand Admiral William Grey.