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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Sun Sep 22, 2013, 11:42 AM Sep 2013

City Takes Precautionary Security Measures Following Kenya Mall Attack

NY1News

After Saturday's deadly attack inside an upscale mall in Kenya, security has stepped up in New York City.

The New York Police Department says there is no specific threat to the five boroughs, but critical response vehicles and heavily armed Hercules teams have been redeployed as a precaution.

The death toll stands at at least 59 at the mall in Nairobi.

The hostages are still inside, and there are reports of gunfire from Sunday morning.

Read more at http://www.ny1.com/content/news/189220/city-takes-precautionary-security-measures-following-kenya-mall-attack

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