What did Conger decide to do to capture Booth?

What did Conger decide to do to capture Booth?

• A. Burn down the barn.
• B. Arrest Booth with a rope.
• C. Wait for a warrant.
• D. Call for a formal stand-down.

Answer: (A)

When faced with a dangerous fugitive hiding in a fortified spot, the investigators chose a decisive flush-out tactic rather than a slow, cautious approach. They surrounded the Garrett barn where Booth and Herold were sheltering and decided to burn it to compel Booth to surrender or reveal himself. The idea was to use the fire to force him out of hiding, which ultimately led to Booth’s capture after he was shot while attempting to escape the blaze. The other options don’t fit the situation: waiting for a warrant would have delayed action; arresting with a rope isn’t how they operated in that moment; and there was no time for a formal stand-down—the danger demanded a swift move.

When faced with a dangerous fugitive hiding in a fortified spot, the investigators chose a decisive flush-out tactic rather than a slow, cautious approach. They surrounded the Garrett barn where Booth and Herold were sheltering and decided to burn it to compel Booth to surrender or reveal himself. The idea was to use the fire to force him out of hiding, which ultimately led to Booth’s capture after he was shot while attempting to escape the blaze. The other options don’t fit the situation: waiting for a warrant would have delayed action; arresting with a rope isn’t how they operated in that moment; and there was no time for a formal stand-down—the danger demanded a swift move.