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Armed Man Demands Police ‘Shoot Me’ In Harrisburg Parking Garage Standoff Armed Man Demands Police ‘Shoot Me’ In Harrisburg Parking Garage Standoff
Armed Man Demands Police ‘Shoot Me’ In Harrisburg Parking Garage Standoff A heavily armed man repeatedly begged Harrisburg police officers to "shoot me" during a tense standoff inside a downtown parking garage, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 17. The dramatic encounter began when officers responded to a trespassing complaint at the garage, where employees reported a man refusing to leave, police said. When officers arrived, the man concealed himself in a stairwell and claimed he was armed, according to the department. As officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, the man allegedly ignored commands and continued making movements as if he was reaching f…

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by Jillian Pikora
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ROAD RAGE: Machete-Wielding Driver Leads To Struggle In PA Street ROAD RAGE: Machete-Wielding Driver Leads To Struggle In PA Street
Road Rage: Machete-Wielding Driver Leads To Struggle In PA Street Two men were found grappling over a machete during a road rage incident in Bucks County, police said. Officers responded to the report of two men fighting in the middle of County Line Road at the intersection with Manor Drive at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, according to the New Britain Township Police Department. When they arrived, officers found the two men struggling with each other over a machete, police said.  After the men were separated, one of them was immediately detained, according to police.  The other man had cuts to his temple and arm, police said. He was taken to…

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by Merriell Moyer