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The Shannon Street massacre refers to a shootout that occurred at a house on Shannon Street in Memphis, Tennessee on January 12, 1983. Police officers Ray Schwill and Bobby Hester were called to the house after which a confrontation ensued and Hester was taken hostage by men inside the house. After a 30 hour standoff, Memphis Police officers stormed the house and opened fire, killing all seven captors, after which Hester was found beaten to death. The police's handling of the incident was controversial and led to changes in Memphis police procedure.

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  • The Shannon Street massacre refers to a shootout that occurred at a house on Shannon Street in Memphis, Tennessee on January 12, 1983. Police officers Ray Schwill and Bobby Hester were called to the house after which a confrontation ensued and Hester was taken hostage by men inside the house. After a 30 hour standoff, Memphis Police officers stormed the house and opened fire, killing all seven captors, after which Hester was found beaten to death. The police's handling of the incident was controversial and led to changes in Memphis police procedure. (en)
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  • The Shannon Street massacre refers to a shootout that occurred at a house on Shannon Street in Memphis, Tennessee on January 12, 1983. Police officers Ray Schwill and Bobby Hester were called to the house after which a confrontation ensued and Hester was taken hostage by men inside the house. After a 30 hour standoff, Memphis Police officers stormed the house and opened fire, killing all seven captors, after which Hester was found beaten to death. The police's handling of the incident was controversial and led to changes in Memphis police procedure. (en)
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