Knife-wielding man wreaks havoc inside Fullerton smoke shop during hours-long standoff
A man allegedly barricaded himself inside a Fullerton smoke shop, wielded a large knife and caused extensive damage during a lengthy standoff with police.
A man allegedly barricaded himself inside a Fullerton smoke shop, wielded a large knife and caused extensive damage during a lengthy standoff with police.
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A brush fire erupted in Azusa, growing to about 25 acres and prompting the closure of Highway 39, officials say.
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A man allegedly barricaded himself inside a Fullerton smoke shop, wielded a large knife and caused extensive damage during a lengthy standoff with police.
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