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Toronto Police Did Not Confiscate Aaron Burr's Gun

Megan HealeyMegan Healey
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22nd April 2021
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11:06 pm
22nd April 2021
Toronto Police Did Not Confiscate Aaron Burr's Gun
The actual pistol is in New York City (Getty Images).

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Yesterday, Toronto Police posted a photo of an antique pistol that had been confiscated. A rumor quickly circulated that it was the pistol former U.S. vice president Aaron Burr used to shoot founding father Alexander Hamilton in their famous 1804 duel. The rumor inspired fans of the musical “Hamilton” to share their favorite lyrics.

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