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Police witness Bridgeport man selling assault rifle

A Bridgeport man is facing a number of charges after police say he was selling high-powered weapons in Bridgeport. State police say they witnessed 29-year-old William Hooks selling an assault rifle.

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Jun 15, 2016, 12:42 AM

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