Remains Found a Day After Deadly Mo. Standoff

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PlusRemains Found a Day After Deadly Mo. StandoffRemains Found a Day After Deadly Mo. StandoffThe Associated PressCharred remains have been found in the rubble of a home where someone ambushed emergency workers, killing a firefighter. The St. Louis County medical examiner says it's unclear whether there were enough remains for a dental identification. (July 22)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] Saint Louis County officials say charred remains have been discovered in this burned out home.And they may belong to a man who killed a rookie firefighter in a bizzare standoff with emergency response workers.Early Monday morning...firefighters came to this suburban St. Louis community to put out the blaze burning in this truck.They were met with gunfire. A man inside one of the houses started shooting from his window.Andy Hammert was gunned down when he jumped off the fire engine. 2 police officers were also shot-- one of them is remains in the hospital; the other was treated and released.The brick bungalow eventually burned to the ground, but no one was ever seen leaving it.Neighbors describe the alleged gunman as a recluse, but they say they have no idea why he opened fire. Police say they aren't sure either.As investigators try to determine a motive for the deadly incident, the medical examiner's office will work on identifying the remains left in the rubble.It's still unclear whether they have enough to match against dental records.

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Uploaded: July 22, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Author: AssociatedPress

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Video Comments:
teamkeeper (Friday 12th of September 2008 10:28:03 AM)
rest in piece
FindlaySucks (Thursday 11th of September 2008 04:56:46 PM)
such a tragedy. the person that died was probably a saint, i'm sure.
kyleweiss (Wednesday 6th of August 2008 11:48:35 AM)
Way to go AP, you managed to mess up his First, and last name.
tgriz18 (Wednesday 30th of July 2008 08:51:08 PM)
may you rest in piece fellow brother in arms
ksff286 (Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 09:28:19 PM)
What a piece of shi...
RageMoreNow (Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 07:34:25 PM)
wat
dragster32 (Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 07:16:20 PM)
pitiful.
TakaraKing (Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 07:12:33 PM)
Real life Grand Theft Auto game :(
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