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Jailbreak ends with convict shot near court in San Jose
In San Jose a two hour 15 minute jail escape ended when deputies rushed three inmates to end the hostage situation near Angela Davis trial. One prisoner, Zitzer, was killed by a shotgun blast. the other two surrendered. Hostages Sue Kawamoto and attorney Alexander Safonoff were treated for minor injuries.
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San Jose
UPI
Angela Davis
Jacob Pitzer
Santa Clara County
Don Tamm
Miss Davis
Zilzer
Superior Court
Richard Ke. Arnason
Zitter
Norman Lucas
Ted Guerrero
Zitzer
Click Williamson
San Quentin
Zilvey
Tom Basa
Cers
Sue Kawamoto
Alexander Safonoff