Sept. 15: St. Louis County police officer kills gunman in Oakville standoff

A St. Louis County police officer fatally shot Ryan Woods during a standoff in Oakville. Woods had barricaded himself and was firing at police officers and neighbors' homes.
A St. Louis County Police officer fatally shot Ryan Woods, a gunman who had barricaded himself while shooting at police and neighbors' homes.
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