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Sharp shooting armed citizen saves hostage from knife-wielding robber
by Jennifer CruzPolice said the suspect, who had a prior criminal history but no dealings with local authorities, had frequented the store but never caused any problems.
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Father faces felony assault, says he never pointed gun at off-duty officer
by Jennifer CruzThe officer claims Carmona pointed a gun at him twice before he was arrested. Surveillance video, however, shows that never happened.
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Video leaves questions over officer’s account of ‘assault’ (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzJulian Carmona said he is glad there is video of the incident because it proves his innocence.
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Store clerk charged with murder after fatal shooting of shoplifter
by Jennifer CruzJust over a month ago, the clerk’s wife was shot during a robbery, and while authorities understand emotions are high, that’s no excuse to ignore the law.
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Robber dies after being shot by 2 clerks at the same time
by Jennifer CruzBefore the clerk could even comply with the robber’s demands, the robber started shooting, but within seconds, not one, but two clerks were returning fire.
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Armed store owner brings robbery spree to an abrupt end
by Jennifer CruzThe fleeing suspect tried to steal a car after getting shot, but the store owner drug him out of the car and and held him at gunpoint until police arrived.
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Pregnant clerk loses twins after violent robber kicks her in the stomach (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzThe store’s manager pleaded with the suspect not to harm the woman, noting that she was pregnant, before the suspect did the unthinkable.
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Log-wielding beer thief fatally shot by armed citizen
by Jennifer CruzWhen one witness went to confront the suspect about the stolen beer, the suspect picked up a log and charged at him before the confrontation turned deadly.
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Suspect robs stores with big brush (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzWhile robbers typically choose guns or knives to instill fear, syringes are a common choice as well, and apparently big brushes are a thing too.
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Attentive couple armed with .357 Magnum thwart attempted robbery
by Jennifer CruzWhen Jamal Mhawesh saw the suspect walk toward the drive-thru, he immediately tapped the counter next to his wife, who retrieved their gun.
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Robbery thwarted by armed victims captured on video (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzWhen Jamal Mhawesh saw the way the man was dressed – in all black and wearing latex gloves – he immediately knew to keep an eye on him.
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Armed robber taken down by unarmed, off-duty firefighter (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzThe would-be robber may have thought he had the upper hand being armed with a knife and all, but didn't take into account that the off-duty firefighter who he just pushed aside was trained in how to take a man down.
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