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Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:32 AM

Police and firefighters were pulling out all the stops Thursday to make sure those fans are safe at the Belmont Stakes this summer , even in the event of a mass casualty situation. They simulated an active shooter scenario – a lone gunman on the second floor of the paddock bar, shooting down at innocent ... Read more

Police and firefighters were pulling out all the stops Thursday to make sure those fans are safe at the Belmont Stakes this summer , even in the event of a mass casualty situation. They simulated an active shooter scenario – a lone gunman on the second floor of the paddock bar, shooting down at innocent racing fans.

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