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St. Louis Couple That Defended Home from Protesters Face November Trial

by Dave Workman

Mark McCloskey was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and his wife held a small semiautomatic pistol. Images of the couple have become famous...

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Warrant Alleges ‘Gun Violence’ Counselor & Police Chaplain Fired Shot into Car

by David Codrea

Because aside from the one and only report, no local news outlets appear interested in the story and the Fox affiliate has gone quiet. Why?

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St. Louis police officers will soon be outfitted with body cameras

by Brian Seay

Police in St. Louis could be a few months away from wearing body cameras after a contentious board meeting Wednesday saw unanimous approval of the devices.

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A weekend of violent protests: Breaking down the police killing of Anthony Lamar Smith in St. Louis

by Brian Seay

Protests entered a fourth day Monday in St. Louis after a white former police officer there was found not guilty in the 2011 killing of a black suspect.

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Candy shop clerk pepper sprays shoplifting teens during altercation (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The teens became aggressive after they were confronted about stealing candy, and while they left when the clerk pulled a knife, they later returned.

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Photojournalist captures impact of gun violence with one powerful image

by Jennifer Cruz

David Carson was covering the shooting death of a 22-year-old man when a toddler wearing only a diaper and a pair of socks wandered into the crime scene.

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Video shows man firing rounds randomly into air in St. Louis (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The video – described by locals as disturbing, dangerous, crazy, and childish – has residents further questioning an area they already knew to be unsafe.

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Teen charged in fatal shooting of friend didn’t think gun would fire without magazine

by Jennifer Cruz

Cliff Edwards, who admitted to putting the gun to his friend’s head and pulling trigger, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action.

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Question of racial bias raised after white officer shoots black colleague

by Jennifer Cruz

A white St. Louis police officer — saying he feared for his safety — shot and wounded an off-duty black colleague who was assisting during a pursuit last week.

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Guy gets tazed after throwing poop on police

by Jennifer Cruz

After the second jolt, Gomez decided to comply with the officers' commands but was still arrested charged with assault and resisting arrest.

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Would-be robber fatally shot after targeting woman on smoke break

by Jennifer Cruz

“I was glad she protected herself,” said co-worker Davon Dodson. “We’re calling her a she-ro.”

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Missouri lawmaker: NRA should be concerned about stolen guns

by Andrew Shepperson

A Missouri lawmaker feels the National Rifle Association should show they care about stolen guns in this country and voice their support for legislation aimed to help solve that problem.

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