Tag: Hostage Situations: Page 10

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Suicidal Man Kills 7 In Michigan Domestic Dispute

A 34-year-old man who killed seven people earlier in the day killed himself during a barricade with police, after releasing one of two hostages.

July 6, 2011

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Utah Man Updated Facebook Status During Standoff

Jason Valdez, 36, issued six status updates, added 15 friends and responded to numerous comments posted by worried family and friends while police were engaged in a siege at an Ogden motel Saturday morning.

June 21, 2011

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LAPD SWAT Officers Cleared In Infant Shield Shooting

Suzie Pena was fatally shot during a barricade situation on July 10, 2005, when Raul Pena, who was intoxicated and delirious, threatened to kill himself and his daughter.

June 14, 2011

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California Officer Shoots Hostage Taker

Three armed robbers had forced the couple into a Marietta apartment. When a Marietta officer arrived, one of the suspects had taken a hostage. The officer gave the suspect lawful commands to drop the weapon and release the hostage. When the man refused, the officer shot him.

May 2, 2011

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Video: Accused Cop Killer Demands TV Cameras for Surrender

The man accused of fatally shooting a Georgia police officer surrendered late Friday, but not before telling authorities he wouldn't give up himself and his hostages unless the event was broadcast on live television.

March 25, 2011

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N.C. Bank Robber Tells Hostage To Call Police

A female bank employee who called 911 told the dispatcher, "We're getting robbed, and the guy told me to call the police." The man apparently jumped the teller line and demanded nothing more than the call.

February 10, 2011

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Maryland Hostage Standoff Captured on Video

After the suspect slipped, the hostage ran and six officers opened fire, creating a cross-fire that resulted in one officer being struck in the leg by friendly fire.

January 27, 2011

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Maryland Bank Robber Takes Hostage

A bank robber exited a Maryland bank on Friday with a gun pointed to the head of a hostage and, after his hostage broke free, was fatally shot by six Prince George's County (Md.) Police officers, while news helicopters captured the incident on video.

January 27, 2011

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Wisconsin School Gunman Dies of Self-Inflicted Wound

The 15-year-old who took a class of 23 students hostage on Monday afternoon at Marinette High School in Wisconsin has died from a self-inflicted wound.

November 29, 2010

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Armed High School Student Holding Class Hostage In Wisconsin

The situation unfolded during a 6th period Western Civilization class at Marinette High School that began between 1:30 and 2 p.m. local time. Shots reportedly were fired.

November 28, 2010

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Shots Fired: Scottsdale, Arizona 04/23/2006

This month, you're receiving an enhanced "Shots Fired" from POLICE Magazine. In addition to the usual gripping storytelling, we've also embedded links to the radio dispatch traffic, overhead thermal-image view from the helicopter and photos from the crime scene. Enjoy.

September 26, 2010

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Former Soldier Holds 3 Hostage At Georgia Hospital

The suspect entered the hospital heavily armed and held three people hostage including a medic, behavior health nurse and technician.

September 6, 2010