Suspect confronts police with rifle, is shot to death
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A Las Vegas fugitive was shot and killed by Santa Ana police Tuesday when officers attempted a traffic stop and he emerged from his vehicle with a rifle, authorities said.
Kevin Spitznogle, 29, of Las Vegas was wanted in the murder of a former co-worker and had been placed under surveillance shortly before the shooting in the 2900 block of North Bristol Street, police said.
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