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Grasping at straws

by Greg Camp

Straw purchases: the bogeyman who buys guns for prohibited persons is one of the stage props the Democrats will be trotting out this season to scare voters.

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Straw purchaser who bought gun used by Omaha cop killer gets probation

by Jennifer Cruz

The police union said the federal justice system failed, citing Johnson could have been given a $250,000 fine and 10 years in prison instead of probation.

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Woman pleads guilty to straw buyer charges in Nebraska cop killing

by Chris Eger

A Georgia woman this week admitted to her role in buying a gun for a known gang member later used in killing a 29-year-old Omaha police officer.

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Georgia pawn shop sold guns that killed three officers in two separate incidents

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities have discovered that the gun used to kill Omaha officer Kerrie Orozco was purchased from a Georgia pawn shop, the same shop where the gun used to kill two NYPD officers in December was also purchased.

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Residents show overwhelming support as Omaha officer is laid to rest

by Jennifer Cruz

More than 450 police vehicles were a part of the funeral procession, which was surrounded by sidewalks and streets full of people, some holding flags and signs.

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Omaha officer killed hours before scheduled maternity leave (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Kerrie Orozco's baby had spent the last three months in the NICU following a premature birth. She was due to be released Thursday and Orozco was completing her last shift before taking her delayed maternity leave.

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