ASSESSMENTS
U.S.: Hostage Situation Resolved
Sep 1, 2010 | 22:39 GMT

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Summary
After a four-hour standoff, law enforcement shot and killed man who had allegedly taken hostages at Discovery Communications Inc. headquarters in Silver Spring, Md., ending the incident with no civilian injuries. The quick response of building employees allowed most people in the building to evacuate safely, and police tactics during the negotiation process minimized the risk of civilian injury.
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