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Shot in the head Sunday by an ex-convict, part-time cabby Al Fagan, 32, is recovering in Scarborough General Hospital
Shot in the head Sunday by an ex-convict, part-time cabby Al Fagan, 32, is recovering in Scarborough General Hospital

Shot in the head Sunday by an ex-convict, part-time cabby Al Fagan, 32, is recovering in Scarborough General Hospital

Date1/12/1976
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  • Shot in the head Sunday by an ex-convict, part-time cabby Al Fagan, 32, is recovering in Scarborough General Hospital
  • Shot in the head Sunday by an ex-convict; part-time cabby Al Fagan; 32; is recovering in Scarborough General Hospital. One bandage covers his temple after surgery to remove bullet; the other covers his nose; where bullet entered.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Shot in the head Sunday by an ex-convict; part-time cabby Al Fagan; 32; is recovering in Scarborough General Hospital. One bandage covers his temple after surgery to remove bullet; the other covers his nose; where bullet entered.
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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_0120788F
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