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BB Gun Mistaken for Real Weapon | Annapolis News
A Baltimore police officer fatally shot a man during a high-stakes early morning chase, sparking national outcry after it was revealed the weapon was a BB gun — a fact that didn’t become clear until after the shooting. Officers, unaware of the toy gun’s nature, opened fire after spotting what they believed was a firearm. No officers were hurt, but the suspect died instantly. All involved are on administrative leave as Maryland’s Attorney General’s Independent Investigation Division takes over — a probe expected to last months. The case raises urgent questions about police training…
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