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A 29-year-old Beloit man, accused of attempting to grab a police officer’s gun before being shot by the officer, waives his right to a preliminary hearing.  Jorge Bautista Almaraz was shot December 15th when police say an officer attempted to check on his mental welfare.  During the encounter police say Bautista Almaraz repeatedly lunged at the officer.  Bautista Almaraz was shot twice.  The officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing.  A February 9th arraignment date has is planned in Rock County Court.

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