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In reply to the discussion: CNN: NY gunman opens fire on responding firefighters [View all]Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)69. UPDATE: Suspect responsible for shooting 4 firefighters, 2 fatally, ... was found dead at scene
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Suspect responsible for shooting 4 firefighters, 2 fatally, in Webster, New York, was found dead at scene, authorities say - @news10nbc
https://twitter.com/BreakingNews/status/283255411325431808
Suspect responsible for shooting 4 firefighters, 2 fatally, in Webster, New York, was found dead at scene, authorities say - @news10nbc
https://twitter.com/BreakingNews/status/283255411325431808
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2 Firefighters dead (shot fatally) 2 other firefighters seriously wounded....
Pachamama
Dec 2012
#58
Maybe if the fire fighters were armed with assault weapons for every fire . . . . .
no_hypocrisy
Dec 2012
#3
I agree. NY has some of the tougher gun laws. But this shooter was criminal from the get go.
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#94
They are allowing (at least) two homes burn while the area is being secured...
Earth_First
Dec 2012
#13
Obviously the media handlers are blocking this breaking news to play damage control for the NRA
Earth_First
Dec 2012
#38
Besides all the other stuff firemen have to wear, now they have to wear bullet proof vests also?
RC
Dec 2012
#37
Now watch the Freepers claim this guy was a Liberal trying to get guns banned.
Spitfire of ATJ
Dec 2012
#57
OMG. What kind of gun was used? What the hell is going on in this country? nt
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#60
Assault weapon reported in initial reports. No other info I've seen beyond that.
AllyCat
Dec 2012
#61
The Disease: Republicans And Conservative Ideologies - The Diagnosis: Terminal, The Country Is Dead
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#64
Ok NRA Apologists And Gun Nuts - How Many More Have To Die - Repeal The 2nd Amendment Now!
cantbeserious
Dec 2012
#63
UPDATE: Suspect responsible for shooting 4 firefighters, 2 fatally, ... was found dead at scene
Tx4obama
Dec 2012
#69
Second Amendment America is a scary place to live, work, go to school, fight fires.....
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#73
Nah. Hire an NRA member to ride shotgun on every firetruck. (probably)
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2012
#88