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In reply to the discussion: Coroner concludes Dorner died from single gunshot wound to head. Evidence indicates self-inflicted [View all]DevonRex
(22,541 posts)21. Ordinary teargas had been used earlier. LA Times:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dorner-fire-20130215,0,5831477.story
"The burner" was shorthand for a grenade-like canister containing a more powerful type of tear gas than had been used earlier"
"The burner" was shorthand for a grenade-like canister containing a more powerful type of tear gas than had been used earlier"
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Coroner concludes Dorner died from single gunshot wound to head. Evidence indicates self-inflicted [View all]
The Straight Story
Feb 2013
OP
The term burner is also used because of the intense burning sensation it causes.
Light House
Feb 2013
#41
then you know that they have the potential to cause fires, which was the desired outcome.
frylock
Feb 2013
#42
You are aware that those who shot at the cars were not the same department as those at the cabin nt
Bodhi BloodWave
Feb 2013
#50
Yes, control your own death instead of letting cops execute you. I agree, better plan. n-t
Logical
Feb 2013
#36
Not defending Dormer at all. But that does not means the cops are not wrong. n-t
Logical
Feb 2013
#40
There's only one thing. If you watch the videos, you never hear that single gun shot
robinlynne
Feb 2013
#26
It was reported by the newsperson on scene just a few moments after the fire started. n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#45