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Twelve Hours, No Suspect, Many Weapons | Wichita News
Wichita police defended a 12-hour standoff that ended with no suspect found, citing witness testimony and safety as their guiding principles. Officers used cutting-edge tech—including a ROOK armored vehicle, drone, robotic dog, and gas—to gather intel and minimize risk before SWAT entered. Though the suspect wasn’t there, they uncovered 40 firearms, ammo, and body armor, underscoring the perceived threat. The operation sparked public debate, but officials stand by their decisions, emphasizing that actions were based on available intel. The ROOK vehicle even knocked over a power pole, causing…
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