The Subplot of the Police Response

Rage

The law enforcement's handling of the hostage situation.

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The Arrival of PoliceThe Arrival of Police from "Rage". The Mobilization The Cruisers State police, local police, and troopers arrive. They set up a roadblock and evacuate the area. Frank Philbrick takes command.
The Mobilization The Cruisers State police, local police, and troopers arrive. They set up a roadblock and evacuate the area. Frank Philbrick takes command. The Negotiation Philbrick attempts to negotiate, but Charlie outmaneuvers him. The police are forced to wait. The Sniper Daniel Malvern is brought in. He takes a shot but fails. The police are unable to end the crisis quickly.
The Final AssaultThe Final Assault from "Rage". The Shooting The Entry Philbrick enters the room after the hostages are released. Charlie feigns reaching for a weapon, and Philbrick shoots him.
The Shooting The Entry Philbrick enters the room after the hostages are released. Charlie feigns reaching for a weapon, and Philbrick shoots him. The Aftermath Charlie is wounded but survives. Philbrick is hailed as a hero. The police response is ultimately violent. The Irony Charlie had unloaded his gun. The police shot an unarmed man. The cycle of violence continues.
Morning of the crisis
1:00 PM, the end of the crisis