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Former Congress Member Shot by Jobless Man
An unemployed engineer officer shot former Congress member Buck van Neukirk on the steps of Borough Hall in New York City. Van Neukirk, 58, was wounded in the left thigh and hip as he was detained by police. the shooter, Charlies Van Neukirk, was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response and prompted examinations and statements from district attorneys and Buck’s secretary about motives and prior connections.
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