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Headline Roundup December 21, 2014

Two NYPD Officers Murdered

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NYPD shooter had 'very strong bias' against police
NYPD shooter had 'very strong bias' against police

USA TODAY

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The suspect identified in the shooting of two New York City police officers shot his ex-girlfriend in the Baltimore area early Saturday before posting on her Instagram account and other social media, New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton said at a news conference.

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Tragedy: Murdered NYPD Police Officers Taken From Wives, Child Days Before Christmas
Tragedy: Murdered NYPD Police Officers Taken From Wives, Child Days Before Christmas

Townhall

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Earlier today in Brooklyn, two New York City police officers were shot execution style in broad daylight by a gang member from Baltimore. The officers were killed while sitting in their patrol car. They were in the area working overtime and participating in an anti-terrorism exercise. They didn't have the chance to pull their weapons in defense.

Their names were Officer Wenjian Liu and Officer Rafael Ramos. Officer Liu was recently married and is survived by his wife. Officer Ramos turned 40 on December 12 and leaves behind his wife...

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Two police officers shot and killed in New York City: what we know
Two police officers shot and killed in New York City: what we know

Vox

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Two New York City police officers were shot and killed in Brooklyn on Saturday.

The story is developing. It's possible that some early reports are wrong, and the known facts could change substantially in the coming hours, days, and weeks. Here's what we know so far, what's being reported but isn't yet confirmed, and how key officials in New York and elsewhere are reacting.

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