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3 stories matching gunmen

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  1. The First Train Robbery in Washington Territory

    Masked gunmen held up a Northern Pacific Pullman car near Hot Springs, terrorizing passengers and sparking a region-wide manhunt.

    Nov 26, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerKanaskat, King CountyTrue Crime

  2. Armed Robbery on the Sixth Avenue Line

    Two masked gunmen held up a streetcar at the end of the line, leaving the crew stranded and making off with the cash.

    Jul 5, 1904The Tacoma TimesSixth Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  3. Midnight Hold-up at the Pasco Rail Yards

    A group of laborers bound for the harvest fields were confronted by masked gunmen in the dark; one victim was shot while hesitating to comply.

    Jul 9, 1914The Kennewick Courier-ReporterPasco, Franklin CountyTrue Crime

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