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Police surround the building where a gunman wearing a sombrero was holding 18 people hostage early today

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Police surround the building where a gunman wearing a sombrero was holding 18 people hostage early today

Date10/29/1977

Names

Lennon, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Police surround the building where a gunman wearing a sombrero was holding 18 people hostage early today.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120458F

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