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Thursday, April 29, 2010

St. Joseph cop killed

Could this happen in your neighborhood?



By:Marisa Urbano, Staff Member

ST. JOSEPH, PA - A shooting rampage killed a police officer, a store clerk and gunman, while injuring three others near 22nd and Frederick Street in St. Joseph yesterday.

The 28 year-old Bradley Thomas Arn was the responding police officer to the scene. Bradley was killed by the gunman when bullets hit his back window seven times, striking him in the back of the head.

The unnamed police sniper was able to shoot the gunman, killing him instantly. The gunman was shot and killed in the side yard of the Calvary Baptist Church.

Reports indicate that there were three confirmed victims who were shot by the gunman. Jack Martin is a 56 year-old who was shot in the chest, abdomen and forearm. The 28 year-old Valerie sharp was another victim pierced with shrapnel in her eye. Local firefighter Kenny Cordonier, whose age was not released, was also injured. All of the wounded were treated and released.

Police officials stated that the gunman was carrying a semi- automatic rifle with two clips taped together. The shooter’s identity still remains a mystery. What do you think about this shooting?

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