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The police union president said he hopes some of the money will be used to education Cleveland youth on the dangers of real and replica firearms.

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The elderly man opened the door for a young woman who said she had an emergency and needed to use the phone, but two men came storming in behind her.

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“We understand that things are scary out there right now, but taking a toy from a 5-year-old doesn't enhance national security,” said the boy's father.

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Cleveland Police Sgt. Janell Rutherford, showing the gun to reporters, demonstrated how dangerous replicas can be.

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Likely attempting to avoid a worse situation, the couple handed over their cash and cell phones, but when one of the teens pointed the gun at the woman, her boyfriend pulled a pistol from his own pocket and opened fire.

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A 2011 court case allows a suspect to face lesser charges when a toy gun is used in commission of a crime rather than a real one.

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The store clerk hardly even reacted to the robber pulling the gun, and instead of reaching into the cash register, he swiped the gun from the suspect.

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Following the shooting death of an airsoft-equipped 12-year-old by police last month, community groups are sponsoring a program to get toy guns off the streets.

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“From this tragedy, we can gain knowledge,” Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams. “We can be proactive and diligent in teaching our children about guns and the dangers of playing with firearms, whether they are real or fake.”

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The 911 caller indicated that the gun was likely fake and the boy a juvenile, but the responding officers say they were not given that information.

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“He tell me please don’t shoot him,” the clerk said. “I said, 'I’m not going to shoot you. I’m just waiting for the cops to get here,' and that’s what I did.”

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“We decided we have the resources, we have the ability to reach a lot of people, and if we can save one life, it’s so worth it,” said Board of Education Chairwoman Kathleen Willbanks.

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