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Explosive Device Discovered Inside Perry High School During Police Search, Officials Say

PERRY, Iowa – Police in Perry, Iowa, uncovered an explosive device at Perry High School during a search of the building in the aftermath of a shooting. Assistant Director Mitch Mortvedt of the Division of Criminal Investigation made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday. The device, described as an “improvised explosive device,” was rendered safe by the Iowa state fire marshal and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, according to Mortvedt. He …

Gunman identified in Perry High School shooting as multiple victims wounded in Iowa incident

Perry, Iowa – Officials have identified the gunman responsible for a shooting at Perry High School in the US that left several people injured. Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante reported the incident, which occurred just after 7:30 am (13:30 GMT) on Thursday. The extent of the injuries is still being determined, with two victims already taken to a nearby Des Moines hospital. Sheriff Infante stated that at the time of the shooting, there were few …

Teenager Charged with Murdering Georgia High School Football Player Ahead of State Championship Game

MANCHESTER, Georgia – A teenager has been charged with the murder of Brandon Smith, a Georgia high school football player found shot dead a day before his team was due to play its first state championship in 25 years. A’darius Jashawn Williams, 19, was arrested and charged with the murder of the 17-year-old athlete whose body was found in a wooded area near the local police station, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The …

Shoplifting Epidemic: 5-Year High in Unsolved Cases Raises Concerns Over Public Safety

LONDON (AP) – The city is experiencing a surge in unsolved shoplifting cases, with reports hitting a five-year high. The issue has been labeled a “crime epidemic” by experts who analyzed Home Office data. The analysis, conducted by the Liberal Democrats, revealed that more than 200,000 shoplifting cases – averaging 560 a day – went unsolved in the year leading up to July 2023. This marks a 30% increase in unsolved cases compared to the …

“Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting Propels Homicides to New High in the State” – Shocking Impact of Mass Shooting on State’s Crime Statistics

LEWISTON, Maine – The deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history resulted in the escalation of homicides in the state, as reported in December of 2023. The mass shooting took place last month, leaving a trail of tragedy in Lewiston. This unfortunate event has shaken the local community and sparked conversations about gun violence and public safety. The aftermath of the mass shooting has contributed to a new high in homicides in the state of Maine, …

Chicago Sees Decrease in Murders, But Continues to Struggle with High Crime Rate

CHICAGO, IL – The preliminary statistics from the Chicago Police Department show that while the number of murders has decreased, the overall crime rate remains high. Although there were fewer shooting incidents compared to the previous year, the city has experienced a significant rise in the number of robberies. In Greater Grand Crossing, the new year began with a tragic incident, as multiple individuals were shot, with one fatality reported just 45 minutes into 2024. …

Son Sentenced to Death for Murdering Former Principal, Mother in Minna High Court

MINNA, Nigeria – A Minna High Court in Niger State sentenced Stephen Jiya to death by hanging for the murder of his mother, Mrs. Comfort Jiya. The former principal of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Sabon Wuse and Maryam Babangida Girls’ Science College, Minna died after being set on fire by her son, who is said to be a drug addict. Stephen poured petrol on his mother in her kitchen at their home in Darusalam Area …