Police: Gunmen Intended To Enter Anti-Islam Event And Shoot People

Garland Police spokesperson Joe Harn addresses the media during a news conference at the Garland Police Department, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Garland, Texas. Police shot and killed two men after they opened fire on a s... Garland Police spokesperson Joe Harn addresses the media during a news conference at the Garland Police Department, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Garland, Texas. Police shot and killed two men after they opened fire on a security officer outside the Curtis Caldwell Center in Garland, which was hosting provocative contest for Prophet Muhammad cartoons Sunday night, authorities said. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade) MORE LESS
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Police in Garland, Texas, just held a press conference where they released new details about last night’s shooting at the Muhammed cartoon contest. We now have a much clearer picture of the shootout and of the security preparations taken in advance of the event.

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