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Russ Fulcher: “The sheriff used the term ambush last night during the…”

Featuring: Russ Fulcher, Republican | U.S. House Idaho, 1st Congressional District

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Idaho Rep. Russ Fulcher on ambush shooting: 'Devastating impact'

Published | Video Starts at 02:07

You're going to have a fire, knowing there's going to be a response to that fire, and then be in a position to fire upon those who come to help. This was planned. It was staged. The sheriff used the term ambush last night during the initial conversation. There was indications that he at least staged some sort of a barrier that he was behind. So he was anticipating some kind of resistance. (02:07–02:13)

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