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Bank Robber Fatally Shot By Security Guard In Rockford
The robber walked into the bank and began shooting, and an armed bank security officer returned fire, police said.
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The robber walked into the bank and began shooting, and an armed bank security officer returned fire, police said.
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Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
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