MAN WITH A GUN IS KILLED BY POLICE ON GOLF COURSE (Published 1977)
Briefly

A man named Harry Aberle, 27, was shot and killed by police on a golf course in Lawrence, New York, after he allegedly threatened officers with a revolver. Aberle, dressed in women's clothing, approached Officer Stephen Kunkel and pointed his gun, prompting Kunkel to call for backup. Despite warnings to drop the weapon, Aberle pointed the gun multiple times at the officers, leading them to fire a total of 18 shots. It was later revealed that the gun was unloaded, and an investigation by the Nassau County District Attorney’s office is underway.
The victim was identified as Harry Aberle, 27 years old, who allegedly threatened officers with a revolver on a golf course.
The police reported that Aberle, dressed in women's clothing, emerged from the woods and threatened Officer Kunkel.
After ignoring warnings to drop his gun, Aberle pointed it at Officer Kunkel, prompting the officers to fire 18 shots.
Aberle’s revolver, a .38 caliber with a history of theft, was found to be unloaded after the confrontation.
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