Police shoot armed man after Siege

Police shoot armed man after Siege

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The transcript describes a police incident involving a gunman, Alistair Bell, who was shot by West Yorkshire Police after a standoff. Neighbors were trapped in a police cordon as Bell fired from his house. Police negotiators attempted to persuade Bell to surrender, but he appeared with a handgun, leading to his death. The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the incident, and a police officer was treated for minor injuries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the gunman after the police marksmen opened fire?

He was arrested and taken into custody.

He escaped and is still at large.

He was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries.

He was taken to the hospital and survived.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the neighbors initially think the gunfire was?

Thunder

Fireworks

A car backfiring

Construction noise

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the police's approach to resolving the situation with Alistair Bell?

They waited for him to run out of ammunition.

They used tear gas to force him out.

They immediately stormed the house.

They attempted to negotiate with him.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what time did Alistair Bell appear with his handgun, leading to the final shots?

Around 6:00 AM

Around 3:00 AM

Around 5:30 AM

Around 4:00 AM

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is conducting the investigation into the incident?

West Yorkshire Police

The local government

The British Army

The Independent Police Complaints Commission