Police shoot man holding Bible

Elizabeth - An agitated New Jersey man clutching a Bible was fatally shot by police who mistakenly thought he had a gun, authorities…

Elizabeth - An agitated New Jersey man clutching a Bible was fatally shot by police who mistakenly thought he had a gun, authorities in New Jersey said yesterday. Police said two officers were called to the basement apartment of Mr Mark Venuti (36), on Saturday night by a neighbour.

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