Afterwards, police fired tear gas and "flash bang" grenades near the main plaza, where Occupy Wall Street protesters have been camping.

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Yousif said police descended on the mourners and fired tear gas, flash-bang grenades and birdshot.

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There is a sudden, blinding flash and a loud bang with the sound of breaking glass, at which point the recording stops.

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Amateur video footage showed a bright white streak moving rapidly across the sky before exploding with an even brighter flash and a deafening bang.

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They reported hearing a loud bang and seeing a flash as strong winds battered the aircraft.

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