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March 22, 2012

Suspected Gunman Dies After Standoff in France 
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A man suspected of gunning down seven people in France has reportedly
jumped from a balcony and died as security forces burst into his
apartment following a standoff. Mohammed Merah had told police he wanted
to avenge the deaths of Palestinian children and seek revenge for French
involvement in Afghanistan. He also claimed ties to al-Qaeda. Merah was
suspected of killing four people at a Jewish school, as well as three
soldiers in separate attacks this month.



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