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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 8:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Good Guy
Mr Alpazar was shot by US FAM's because he stated he had a "bomb". The FAM's did not know he was having a psychotic episode.
I believe that guy was shot in the back as he was fleeing the aircraft and trying to head up the jetway, so... the FAM wasn't exactly saving the plane and passengers. Any cop who shot someone under such circumstances would find himself switching careers.
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