Hostages held in Sydney chocolate shop

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:05:27 -0500

Hostage situation in Sydney

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/12/14/hostage-situation-reportedly-unfolding-in-sydney-chocolate-shop/

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2014 9:14 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:14:01 -0500

And so it begins? .......

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2014 9:34 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:34:33 -0500

Looks like he's ready to meet his maker. Hopefully they'll get a chance to oblige him.

Response by CPL Rick Stasny made Dec 14 at 2014 10:19 PM

CPL Rick Stasny — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:19:50 -0500

I think those who feel that the police should not have military hardware, need to take heed when you see this occurring. I can't see this being resolved through negotiations.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Dec 14 at 2014 10:22 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:22:44 -0500

From a culinary perspective, it could be worse. Just slip Hadji some chocolate covered bacon and they could put a swift end to this fiasco.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2014 1:15 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 01:15:13 -0500

Updated:

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/12/15/hostage-situation-reportedly-unfolding-in-sydney-chocolate-shop/

Police say 3 dead, including gunman, after raid ends Sydney hostage situation

A major police operation was underway in downtown Sydney on Monday, where several people inside a chocolate shop could be seen through the windows with their hands held in the air.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2014 9:38 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:38:59 -0500

This whole thing is starting to remind me of a song . . .

U2 The Best of 1980-1990: Sunday Bloody Sunday

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Response by Capt Richard I P. made Dec 15 at 2014 9:46 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:46:42 -0500

But how is this possible? How did that criminal(s?) get firearms?! There's gun control in Australia.......