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Left 4 Dead star suspected of robbery, shot by cops photo

In shocking news, it has been discovered that Left 4 Dead star and lovable war veteran Bill has been taking his role as a post-apocalyptic zombie combatant a little too far. Perhaps to protect his identity, news outlets are referring to him as Robert Sylvester, but he is now in a critical condition after leading cops on a high speed chase and pulling a gun on them. Vietnam flashbacks, maybe?

"Sylvester" is suspected of robbing a Check n' Go in Bloomington. After leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect led police from the crime scene to Normal Community West High School in Normal, where he started waving his gun around. Naturally, he was shot. 

Just in case you think this isn't really Bill and we've simply decided to pick on some old criminal with a vague and passing resemblence to a videogame character, may I direct you to the photoshop artist's conception provided by our tipster, Ernie. After seeing the helpful additions he was made to the above picture of "Sylvester," I think his real identity will become clear.


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sirjester's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2009 13:20
sirjester
oh god, not bill
his beard must've finally turned.....
Veidt's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2009 13:56
Veidt
Oh, I got confused for a second. I thought it was the VA that got nailed. Then I felt stupid. Then I lolled.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2009 15:37
Holyetheline
@carpwrist

LOLOLOL
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2009 16:20
Eschatos
It was a lot less lulzy when I saw this in my local newspaper.
RWarrior1CO's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2009 21:28
RWarrior1CO
@Grimhound:

Do you REALLY think they take themselves that seriously? C'mon, lighten up.
markgreyam's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2009 01:34
markgreyam
He didn't survive his injuries, so I can safely say (and apparently get in first with this as well) ...

HE'S DEAD, JIM

(swish)
pixelsword's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2009 20:28
pixelsword
That was the weakest article since Dewey Defeats Truman...

http://www.thetechlounge.com/files/news/images/1217295504_dewey_defeats_truman.jpg
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 02:57
The Amazing Shenazin
grabbin PILLS!
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