The stunned crowd held its breath, waiting for Khan's reaction.

The crowd held 35 deputies and 15 prisoners at bay in the trailer for nearly an hour.

The crowd behind gathered up, blocking the doorway and holding the rest back.

The crowd held back, but anger was on every bitter face.

The crowd held its breath, waiting for him to make the official announcement.

But the crowd held a good many strangers, too.

That crowd of shadows could have easily held one more.

He did not know that the crowd would grab and hold the guards.

The crowd held its breath, then let out a collective murmur of surprise.

His death is played out every year as crowds hold mourning ceremonies around the country.