The weekend saw two police-related shootings, one armed robbery of a semor citizen and an incident of grievous harm.
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\nThe first police-related shooting took place on Friday at 8:15pm at the Esso Service Station on Village and Soldier Road.
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\nPolice were asked to help when people observed two men allegedly carrying a firearm tucked into his waistband, on two trail motorbikes at the service station.
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\nAs two police officers approached the bikers, a confrontation ensued and the armed man jumped on his vehicle and sped off.
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\nBefore leaving, however, the man turned and waved his firearm in the direction of the police officers
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\nAs a result the two police officers – “in fear for their life” – opened fire, Chief Supt. Hulan Hanna reported.
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\nAs a result the suspect fell off his bike but quickly remounted and fled the scene.
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