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Clayton officer survives shot with new killer bullet
Patrolman Roger Scott, 23, was in stable condition after a nude man wrestled his revolver at St John s Episcopal Church Clayton. The assailant Richard Lane 30 was killed by a Concord officer. The bullet used by Clayton police is the Glaser Safety Slug which fragments on impact. Police chief Billy Lorimer said the slug saved Scott s life. The shooting occurred around 3 30 am during a prowler call and was witnessed by multiple agencies. Lane appeared mentally disturbed according to Lt Peter Robertshaw of the sheriff s department.
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