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Report details gun battle between San Bernardino suspects, police

by Brian Seay

Officers fired more than 400 rounds during a shootout with the couple who killed 14 people and injured 22 more in San Bernardino in December 2015.

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Audio from Orlando killer’s 911 calls released

by Brian Seay

Nearly 30 minutes of audio was released Monday from calls made between Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen and emergency dispatchers in Orlando.

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Meet the armored Caterpillar track loader that helped stop the San Bernardino shooters

by Chris Eger

The end for two suspects now being described by the FBI as potential terrorists came at the hands of several armored police vehicles including one souped-up tractor.

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Florida police department unveils new MRAP armored vehicle (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

The Fort Pierce Police Department unveiled their newly acquired mine-resistant ambush protection armored vehicle. The 61,700-pound, six-wheeled battle wagon is a rolling fortress and is meant to give the SWAT team protection during high-risk situations. Though it’s worth nearly $700,000, the Fort Pierce PD purchased the like-new vehicle from the Department of Defense for only […]

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