Armed in America: Police & Guns
Mother Recalls 60 Terrified Hours When Gunman Held Her Baby
Clip | 2m 42s
After being held hostage for 68 hours, a SWAT Team rescued Iris Vickson's daughter.
An armed gunman forced Iris Vickson out of her home at gunpoint, leaving her two year old daughter inside with the gunman. Iris tells the story of the SWAT team that negotiated for over 60 hours to bring Iris’ daughter back to her safely.
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Armed in America: Police & Guns
Mother Recalls 60 Terrified Hours When Gunman Held Her Baby
Clip | 2m 42s
An armed gunman forced Iris Vickson out of her home at gunpoint, leaving her two year old daughter inside with the gunman. Iris tells the story of the SWAT team that negotiated for over 60 hours to bring Iris’ daughter back to her safely.
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Mother Recalls 60 Terrified Hours When Gunman Held Her Baby
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Introduction to Armed in America: Police & Guns
Clip | 1m 2s | An Orlando Northland Church panel discusses whether militarized police is a problem. (1m 2s)
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