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In the Bronx (New York City) three men held up a bodega around 2 a.m. Friday. The victims were the owner of the store and his 20-year-old nephew. The robbers ordered the victims to lie on the floor and threatened them with a firearm.

A passer-by observed the robbery and called the police, who turned out like gangbusters.

The robbers realized that they were having a really bad day and tried to flee through a rear door.

The victims then took the opportunity to run out the front entrance. The older man immediately identified himself as the victim. The younger man reportedly ran into a police officer who had a drawn sidearm. The younger man was fatally shot.

A police spokesman pronounced the shooting an accident.

All three robbers have been apprehended and charged with murder.

Two unusual aspects:

• One suspect fled straight to the police, claiming that he had been held hostage. The police did not believe him, and arrested him.
• A second suspect was found tied up in the store, also claiming to have been held hostage.

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I'm glad I don't have to pay for the liability insurance of the NYPD.

- Jim