Jackson standoff ends peacefully after 13 hours; three children rescued
A 13-hour Jackson standoff ended peacefully after three children were rescued and Christopher Walker was taken into custody, police said.
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A 13-hour Jackson standoff ended peacefully after three children were rescued and Christopher Walker was taken into custody, police said.
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