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Replica Gun Mistaken for Real One | Minneapolis News
A tense standoff outside Regions Hospital in St. Paul ended with a police officer firing his rifle after believing a man was wielding a real handgun — only to later discover the weapon was a replica Glock BB gun. Body cam footage captures the officer shouting, “He’s got a gun!” moments before shooting, while surveillance shows the suspect near the hospital entrance. The man survived, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is now investigating how the mistaken identity unfolded — a sobering reminder of the deadly risks when replicas are mistaken for real firearms. Listen in…
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