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Gamer Thwarts Teen Gunman's Attempt to Steal His Copy of Call of Duty

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A 27-year-old man fought off an armed teenager in a dark parking lot when the would-be robber demanded his copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 at gunpoint, Kansas City police say.

The 18-year-old was arrested earlier today after following a customer from a GameStop. When confronted by the teen, the 27-year-old fought for the gun, forcing the suspect to flee the area.

Police say the bumbling teenager confronted the gamer in his apartment parking lot about 1 a.m., racking a round in his gun and shouting "Give me the game." When the gamer told him off, the gunman racked a second round, ejecting the first onto the ground. That's when the gamer made his move, struggling over the gun until the teen fled.

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Police arrested the teen hours later, after discovering him standing in line at the same GameStop, waiting to buy a copy of the game.

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Northland gamer thwarts gunman's attempt to steal Call of Duty [Kansas City Star, thanks Zach]

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