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Man Gets 30 Years For Radio Shack Hostage Situation

DENVER (CBS4) - One of the suspects in the robbery attempt and hostage takeover of a Radio Shack in Denver will spend 30 years in prison.

The incident happened on East Colfax Boulevard in Denver's Park Hill neighborhood last fall. Friends and family communicated with both suspected gunmen inside through Facebook before SWAT teams arrested them.

A court sentenced Taveuan Williams to 30 years in prison. His co-conspirator has already pleaded guilty and will find out how much time he faces next month.

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