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San Francisco Dispensary Owner Injured in Shooting; Suspect Killed by Police after Standoff

San Francisco, CA — A violent confrontation that began with a shooting on a city sidewalk escalated into a deadly police standoff, resulting in the death of an armed suspect Monday evening, according to San Francisco authorities. The incident started when Martin Olive, the owner of Vapor Room, a local dispensary located near Mission and Ninth Streets, was shot several times. Paramedics treated Olive at the scene for severe injuries before transporting him to a …

Violent Robbery at Portland Cannabis Dispensary Leaves Employee Injured, Sparks Security Concerns

PORTLAND, Oregon — A violent robbery at a cannabis dispensary in Southeast Portland has left one employee with serious injuries, sparking concerns over security in local businesses. Portland Police are investigating the incident that occurred late Tuesday night at Truly Pure Dispensary, located on Southeast Grand Avenue. According to authorities, four masked individuals forcefully entered the dispensary around 9:40 p.m., with one of them brandishing a firearm. Surveillance footage captured the intruders as they coerced …

Two Men Charged with Murder of California Police Officer Responding to Cannabis Dispensary Burglary

OAKLAND, Calif. – Two men have been charged with murder in the shooting death of Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who was killed while responding to a suspected illegal cannabis grow house burglary. Mark Sanders, 27, of Tracy, and Allen Starr Brown, 28, of Chico, were arrested and charged with murder in the death of Officer Tuan Le, 36, who was shot in the head and died at the hospital. Officer Le was in plainclothes …

Oakland Police Officer Shot and Killed While Responding to Marijuana Dispensary Burglary

OAKLAND, Calif. – A police officer in Oakland, California, was tragically shot and killed while responding to a burglary at a marijuana dispensary on Friday. The officer, Tuan Le, 36, was among those who arrived at the cannabis business near Jack London Square to investigate a report of a burglary in progress. This incident occurred just 3 1/2 hours after a previous burglary was reported at the same location. As officers arrived on the scene, …