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It looks and fires like something out of Star Wars, but the latest weapon that Akron Police have in their arsenal certainly appears to be from a galaxy far, far away.

It’s called “Corner Shot”, and it allows officers to load their sidearm into an expandable arm that extends around a corner. Using a video monitor to see that target, the officer can fire a round at a 90-degree angle while staying protected behind cover.

“Expose a weapon, expose a lethal threat, without exposing any part of your body,” said Capt. Mike Shearer. “So it’s looks like a very nice weapon.”

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