Larry talks politics, Prey is just a "prey-er" on everyone. A valid question was raised. The gov, even despite a whole litany of flaws, I seriously doubt he'd make that up. As the governor, he likely had direct access to sources. Apparently he forgot to double-check his speech with other speakers.

.... or, since he's (only) governor, he assumed that the three people reportedly held in federal authority were definitely shooters.

someone will have to ask him about that.