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Cop involved in fatal 1999 shooting gets gun back

One of four officers involved in the fatal 1999 shooting of an unarmed Bronx immigrant has gotten his police-issued gun back. According to authorities, Amadou Diallo was mistaken for a rape suspect.

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Cop involved in fatal 1999 shooting gets gun back

One of four officers involved in the fatal 1999 shooting of an unarmed Bronx immigrant has gotten his police-issued gun back. According to authorities, Amadou Diallo was mistaken for a rape suspect.

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