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Drug store death: A gun-wielding man suspected of holding up a pharmacy, was killed by a Metro policeman last night
Drug store death: A gun-wielding man suspected of holding up a pharmacy, was killed by a Metro policeman last night

Drug store death: A gun-wielding man suspected of holding up a pharmacy, was killed by a Metro policeman last night

Date11/11/1981
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  • Drug store death: A gun-wielding man suspected of holding up a pharmacy, was killed by a Metro policeman last night
  • Drug store death: A gun-wielding man suspected of holding up a pharmacy; was killed by a Metro policeman last night.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Drug store death: A gun-wielding man suspected of holding up a pharmacy; was killed by a Metro policeman last night.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120612F
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