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Gunmen Take About 100 at Peoria St Cecilia School
About 100 children and adults were held at gunpoint at St. Cecilia's in Peoria while two gunmen tried to negotiate with police. One robber was fatally shot. a third gunman, Melvin Birch, also of Peoria, was killed during the confrontation. Police sought a fourth suspect and a woman linked to the incident. Johnny Ardis a 10 year old student described the events and the gunmen's demands.
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Peoria Central High School
St. Cecilia’s
Johnny Ardis
St. Cecilia
Johnny
Peoria
Birch
Pforia, Tl
UPI
Eddie Blakes
Robert Finches
Melvin Birch
St. Cecilia’s Catholic
United States
Gail Owens
Julia Whittaker