Gunman fights for life after shooting in UK

A gunman was fighting for his life today after he apparently shot himself during a 16-hour stand-off with police.

Gunman fights for life after shooting in UK
Mon, 24 Jan, 2011 - 14:54

A gunman was fighting for his life today after he apparently shot himself during a 16-hour stand-off with police.

Paramedics were trying to save the man after at least one shot was fired on Leagrave Common, in Luton, Bedfordshire.

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