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countryjake

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43. News is discussing why the shooter stopped for so long...

Sun Jun 12, 2016, 08:30 AM

Jun 2016

since he had plenty of weaponry and ammo on him...what was he doing during that time? The hostage situation lasted for up to three hours before cops finally moved in on the guy.

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I dont think ,,, Cryptoad Jun 2016 #32

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News is discussing why the shooter stopped for so long... countryjake Jun 2016 #43

Unbearable. Inexcusable. When I posted this, I so hoped cali Jun 2016 #45

A nightmare for so many families, friends, and loved ones... countryjake Jun 2016 #47

I'm sure the gunman was standing his ground titaniumsalute Jun 2016 #46

He was, until.... Fla_Democrat Jun 2016 #48

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