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Police officer relieved of duty over 'let the killing begin' lyrics

11/20/2015 9:51 am PST
WKMG
WKMG - "Because of the video, Rick' police powers were removed as of Wednesday morning, two days early."

via WKMG:

SANFORD, Fla. -- (WKMG) -- A Sanford police officer has been relieved from duty after video surfaced of the officer attending a death metal concert on duty and in uniform.

Officer Andrew Ricks was patrolling the area around West End Trading Company in downtown Sanford on Nov. 13 when he joined the band Vital Remains on stage and sang a verse that included the lyrics, "Let the killing begin," according to police.

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