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Virginia man accused of shooting federal facility guard dies

Federal prosecutors said Thursday they were dropping the charges against William Rankin, 44, after learning of his death, news outlets reported. A security guard told Rankin he couldn’t enter the building due to COVID-19 protocols, but Rankin became agitated, pulled out a pistol and told the guard he wasn’t leaving without the money, court documents said. Rankin later fired at the officer, wounding him in several places including the upper chest, Goodrich said.