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Man Shoots Himself in Church Rectory
AP | 4/03/02

Posted on 04/03/2002 11:40:50 AM PST by kattracks

NEW YORK, Apr 03, 2002 (AP Online via COMTEX) -- A man who said he was depressed shot himself in the head Wednesday in the rectory of St. Patrick's Cathedral while talking with a priest, authorities and church officials said.

The man, covered in blood, was taken away by ambulance and reported in extremely critical condition at a hospital. His name was not released.

The priest was apparently not hurt.

The Roman Catholic cathedral is on Fifth Avenue and 50th Street in busy midtown Manhattan.

Copyright 2002 Associated Press, All rights reserved






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1 posted on 04/03/2002 11:40:50 AM PST by kattracks
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Being shot in the rectory sounds painful.
2 posted on 04/03/2002 11:42:43 AM PST by Hillarys Gate Cult
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To: Risky Schemer; Hillarys Gate Cult
Are you two related? like siamese twins or something?
4 posted on 04/03/2002 11:44:22 AM PST by Terriergal
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To: kattracks
I thought it is illegal for most people to have a handgun in Manhattan.
5 posted on 04/03/2002 11:44:27 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: kattracks
What if he had been a suicide bomber. Vigilance.....
6 posted on 04/03/2002 11:44:34 AM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: kattracks
Never shoot yourself in the rectumry. It is an unwise choice.
7 posted on 04/03/2002 11:45:33 AM PST by Khepera
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already posted Here
8 posted on 04/03/2002 11:45:42 AM PST by Terriergal
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To: 1Old Pro
And isn't it illegal to bring a gun into a church?
10 posted on 04/03/2002 11:46:23 AM PST by Terriergal
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To: Hillarys Gate Cult
I must taken a nap in anatomy when the professor discussed the Rectory!

Would you help an old grampa, and tell me where on the human body is the Church Rectory?

12 posted on 04/03/2002 11:48:52 AM PST by Grampa Dave
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To: kattracks
He probably had a rectory problem with a priest when he was young. No fun intended, and (sarcasm off).
13 posted on 04/03/2002 11:52:18 AM PST by keepinitreal
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To: kattracks
Wow, kat. Some people here seem to think that an emotionally disturbed guy blowing his brains out from sheer despair is hilarious! A real knee-slapper!
15 posted on 04/03/2002 11:57:33 AM PST by wideawake
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To: kattracks
World is going mad...in the name of religion...almost frightening.

Poor soul...

16 posted on 04/03/2002 12:01:01 PM PST by antivenom
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To: Hillarys Gate Cult
Being shot in the rectory sounds painful.

Now, are YOU going to clean my monitor?

17 posted on 04/03/2002 12:02:26 PM PST by A Vast RightWing Conspirator
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To: Hillarys Gate Cult
Being shot in the rectory sounds painful.

Is the rectory above or below the belt? ;-)

18 posted on 04/03/2002 12:13:45 PM PST by varon
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Is the rectory above or below the belt?

Below before you fire the shot. Above after.

19 posted on 04/03/2002 12:16:00 PM PST by Ward Smythe
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To: wideawake
A real knee-slapper!

Agreed! They wouldn't be laughing so hard if it were themselves who shot themselves, would they?

20 posted on 04/03/2002 12:24:11 PM PST by Revolting cat!
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