Facts
Officers patrolling an area of Chicago, Illinois known for narcotics spotted William "Sam" Wardlow fleeing the area holding a bag. Alert to the possibility of Wardlow carrying a weapon, the police patted Wardlow down upon catching him. The police discovered Wardlow was carrying a gun, and he was arrested.
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