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Thursday, July 8, 1999



Cops hunt gunmen in Oahu dragnet
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David Swann Illustration
By David Swann, Star-Bulletin
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Hail of bullets

What happened in yesterday's armed robbery of American Savings Bank at Kahala Mall:
1. 9:45 a.m.: Robbers enter bank.
2. 10:01 a.m.: Bank's silent alarm is triggered and an officer nearby responds.
3. 10:04 a.m.: A second police officer arrives.
4. Gunman outside bank opens fire at the first officer.
5. Officer is pinned down but gets off three shots.
6. Other suspects get into a Chevy Blazer and drive away.
7. 10:05 a.m.: Gunman takes control of bakery van.
8. A fifth suspect heads up the ramp, walks through Kahala Mall past the Gap and escapes.

DAMAGE

Bullet 1204 Hunakai: Driveway and fence hit by bullets from gunman's assault rifle.
Bullet 1184 Hunakai: House hit by bullets from gunman's assault rifle.
Bullet Car shielding police officer hit many times by bullets fired by gunman.


David Swann Illustration
By David Swann, Star-Bulletin



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