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Utah man uses Facebook during 16 hour standoff
Utah man Jason Valdez, 36, held a woman hostage in a Western Colony Inn standoff that lasted about 16 hours. He posted updates on Facebook, with a friend’s tip about a SWAT officer in bushes and replies praising the outside help. He shot himself when police moved in. condition critical. Valdez has prior convictions for aggravated assault and domestic violence. Police consider charges for weapon fire and obstruction for friends’ online assistance.
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