Remembering The 51 Day Standoff In Waco, Texas – 25 Years Later

A Battles Ensues

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While approaching the compound, ATF agents reported shots coming from inside of the building, while Branch Davidians said otherwise. It still isn’t clear today as to who shot first although there are multiple theories from both sides. Three Army National Guard helicopters, used for distraction, all took incoming fire although none of them returned. Koresh was shot in the wrist during the first few shots and a number of AFT agents, as well as Branch Davidians, were either killed or injured in an attempt to storm the roof of the building and get inside to find Koresh and the weapons stash. Although the shooting had slowed after the first 45 minutes due to a lack of ammunition, it lasted for two hours.