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Paraplegic gunman 'had fired shots before'

Christchurch : New Zealand | 5 months ago  
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The paraplegic gunman shot dead last night by police had fired shots several times in the last 18 months, says a neighbour. The Christchurch suburb of Burnside was thrown into turmoil last night after a 40-year-old gunman began firing shots indiscriminately shortly before 8pm.
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