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Law enforcement warn against removing orange tips from airsoft guns

by Jennifer Cruz

Kids often remove the orange tips on airsoft guns, charging law enforcement officers with the task of determining whether or not the weapon is real.

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Cleveland cop who killed Tamir Rice fired for lying on employment application

by Jennifer Cruz

Among other discrepancies, the officer failed to disclose that he was forced out of another department after his performance was found unsatisfactory.

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California deputy may face jury in civil suit for killing of teen with toy gun

by Brian Seay

A three judge panel signaled on Wednesday that a California deputy who shot and killed a teen holding a toy rifle should stand trial.

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