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Constable Rene Brakel kneels beside dummy gun in front of store
Constable Rene Brakel kneels beside dummy gun in front of store

Constable Rene Brakel kneels beside dummy gun in front of store

Date5/8/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Constable Rene Brakel kneels beside dummy gun in front of store.
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Photographs
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0120704F
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