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Authorities collected fecal matter from a toilet at the scene, then sent it in for forensics testing, which revealed a DNA match with a known suspect.

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The license plate readers were apparently installed following a rash of freeway shootings which authorities believe may have been gang related.

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Although details of the incident are scarce, initial reports indicate the shooting occurred during a confrontation between the homeowner and the suspect.

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When authorities caught up with Parker, he was still in possession of the stolen gun, admitted to the crime, and gave up the name of a second suspect.

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Authorities were able to identify the teen, who was already on probation for an unrelated case, by collecting DNA samples found inside the cruiser.

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One suspect appeared to have a gun and two suspects repeatedly hammered away at the display cases, while the fourth suspect just sorta looked lost.

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Police said four suspects smashed their way through the building’s bottom-floor windows before making their way to the second-floor gun shop.

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Burglaries occurred more in Mississippi than any other state, and only one state – Alaska – reported firearms as the most commonly stolen item.

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Seattle Mayor Ed Murray sidestepped talks with the police union Monday and ordered patrol officers to begin wearing body cameras.

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Authorities say the guns were removed from four different gun safes inside the home, but it’s unclear if the safes were locked or otherwise secured.

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Pettersen fired at the trio as they fled after an attempted break-in was interrupted. He said he intended to shoot the tires, but hit the driver instead.

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Harvey Lembo made headlines nearly two years ago when he shot a prescription drug-seeking intruder hours after purchasing a gun.

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