Remains Found a Day After Deadly Mo. Standoff

PlusRemains Found a Day After Deadly Mo. StandoffRemains Found a Day After Deadly Mo. StandoffThe Associated PressCharred remains have been found in the rubble of a home where someone ambushed emergency workers, killing a firefighter. The St. Louis County medical examiner says it's unclear whether there were enough remains for a dental identification. (July 22)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] Saint Louis County officials say charred remains have been discovered in this burned out home.And they may belong to a man who killed a rookie firefighter in a bizzare standoff with emergency response workers.Early Monday morning...firefighters came to this suburban St. Louis community to put out the blaze burning in this truck.They were met with gunfire. A man inside one of the houses started shooting from his window.Andy Hammert was gunned down when he jumped off the fire engine. 2 police officers were also shot-- one of them is remains in the hospital; the other was treated and released.The brick bungalow eventually burned to the ground, but no one was ever seen leaving it.Neighbors describe the alleged gunman as a recluse, but they say they have no idea why he opened fire. Police say they aren't sure either.As investigators try to determine a motive for the deadly incident, the medical examiner's office will work on identifying the remains left in the rubble.It's still unclear whether they have enough to match against dental records.

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