FBI shoots one, arrests eight in Malheur Refuge standoff


After one man was shot dead and eight more arrested, the FBI surrounds Malheur Refuge militants with checkpoints.

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FBI officials say any vehicles approaching the checkpoints will be stopped and searched, and all occupants of the vehicles must present identification. Law enforcement officials said in a press release early Wednesday morning they will arrest anyone who is not compliant with the checkpoint procedure.

The only people allowed to pass the checkpoints will be local ranchers, according to the FBI.

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