Woman, 92 Pulls Gun on Florida Paramedics

Posted: Monday, October 6, 2008
Updated: October 6th, 2008 04:36 PM EDT
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Woman, 92 Pulls Gun on Florida Paramedics






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MELBOURNE, Fla. --

A 92-year-old woman surprised some Central Florida paramedics performing a well-being check when she pulled a gun and threatened them.

A friend called emergency services to a home located near the 2700 Block of Wickham Road on Saturday.

When the emergency workers arrived, the woman pulled the gun, authorities said.

Melbourne police were called to disarm the woman.

No charges will be filed because of the woman's age and medical condition.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.


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