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Man takes passer-by hostage in China

AN UNDERCOVER policewoman ended an hour-long hostage drama in Guangzhou, China, in three seconds.

She fired four shots and killed a robber, who was holding a woman hostage, after distracting him with a bottled drink.

Guangzhou Daily reported that the drama started after the 38-year-old man robbed a man near a train station on Tuesday at about 8pm. The victim had resisted and the man used a knife to stab him before fleeing...more.

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» Video captures hostage shooting


 
Screencaps: Reuters    

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