Autopsy: Gunman in N.Y. firefighter ambush killed self
Four volunteer firefighters were targeted by a gunman while responding to a house fire in Webster, N.Y.
Police say an autopsy shows the U.S. gunman who lured two firefighters to their deaths died of a self-inflicted shot to the head and wasn't hit by return fire from a police officer.
Last words of Webster gunman
Cops: NY ex-con gunned down firefighters
A positive identification of the body found in 62-year-old gunman William Spengler's burned house hasn't been made. Police believe it was his sister.
Police say autopsies Thursday show West Webster firefighter Michael Chiapperini died of a single gunshot and Tomasz Kaczowka died of two shots.
Spengler, who killed his grandmother in 1980, set his house in New York state on fire and ambushed the arriving firefighters just before dawn on Christmas Eve. He wounded two other firefighters and a police officer.
The two wounded men, Joseph Hofstetter and Theodore Scardino have been upgraded to satisfactory condition at Rochester's Strong Memorial Hospital.
The hospital released a statement from the firefighters saying they're "humbled and a bit overwhelmed" by the outpouring of well wishes and support for them and their families.
Investigators haven't yet said how the ex-convict got the weapons. He was barred from possessing them.
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All those demanding to protect the rights of legal gun owners - please respond? How do we protect the innocent from the likes of these two women?
How about a Texas type, come 1 come all gunshow....
No questions asked, Felon, thats cool...killed a family member even better..
If the "voices" are telling you to kill just to kill, you are welcomed with open arms..$ does all the talking...
Quite the "business" at the shows.....any insane, or any future Domestic terrorist can purchase enough weapons for an army at rock bottom prices....turn around and sell each 1 for huge profits on the streets...Better yet "deal" with the Cartels cross the border...
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No need to thank the USA gun running terrorists Good People of Mexico but You're very welcome....
Maybe like those providing a "service" of bullet proof children's backpacks in this Nation, in time perhaps a few of those can be sent your way...
"Investigators haven't yet said how the ex-convict got the weapons. He was barred from possessing them." I hope they track down who/what/where/how he got them and the individual(s) responsible is charged for whatever laws apply to an illegal transfer of the guns, and also charged as an accessory to murder as well. Then I hope that person is sued for every dime he's worth in civil court.