Detectives Green and Cassady discover the intended target was actually Barlow, and the shooter is Malcolm Yates , a PhD student suffering from Parkinson's disease .
A polarizing, right-wing media pundit named Judith Barlow (played by guest star Charlotte Ross) is speaking at a university when a riot breaks out. [S17E13] Talking Points
Yates claims he targeted Barlow because her public stance against stem cell research was a direct threat to his hope for a cure. Notable Cast & Characters Jesse L. Martin Senior Detective Milena Govich Nina Cassady Junior Detective Sam Waterston Jack McCoy Executive ADA Charlotte Ross Judith Barlow Guest Star (The Pundit) Louis Cancelmi Malcolm Yates Guest Star (The Shooter) Ron Silver Bernie Adler Guest Star (Defense Attorney) Key Talking Points Detectives Green and Cassady discover the intended target