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In 1990, a guy by the name of David Koresh formed a group of followers who believed in the book of revelation as an apocalyptic in the New Testament of the bible who called themselves Branch Davidians.  Koresh was a high school drop out that possessed a young charismatic religious belief.  Koresh's followers called him, "The Lamb of God."  The group formed outside Waco, Texas in a well-built compound built to survive judgment day.

A mailman, in 1992, noticed a partially opened package that contained grenades.  The mailman reported this to the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).  An investigation was opened on the group and Koresh.  As a result, a search warrant was granted to search the compound of weapons and explosives.

tactical team formed outside the compound for a raid, which was met with force.  Four agents, and six of Koresh's followers were killed.  This incident lasted for 5 days.  The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) assumed control over the raid once it commenced.  The FBI started a raid them selves containing tear gas and armored vehicles.  All equipment being used in the raid was fire retardant and would not cause bodily harm to individuals inside. 

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