15 Year Anniversary of Deadly Stand-Off At Texas Compound

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By Jennifer Kielman
KETK 56 News

Story Created: Apr 19, 2008 at 4:08 PM CDT

Story Updated: Apr 19, 2008 at 4:08 PM CDT

NEAR WACO - 15-years-ago Saturday, a huge fire ended a 51-day stand-off near Waco.

It all took place at the Branch Davidian Compound.

The standoff started with a government investigation into illegal possession of firearms and explosives.

The Feds tried to enter the compound and were met with gunfire.

By the end of the day, the compound was burned to the ground.

80 people were killed, including 22 children and four ATF agents.

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