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17-Year-Old Gunman Kills 6th Grader in Iowa High School Shooting

PERRY, Iowa — A horrific tragedy unfolded at Perry High School in Iowa on the first day after the winter break. A 17-year-old student opened fire before classes started, fatally shooting a sixth-grader and injuring five others. The suspect reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Among the wounded was the school’s principal, Dan Marburger. The shooter, identified as Dylan Butler, had a pump-action shotgun and a small-caliber handgun. Law enforcement also found a homemade …

Tragedy Strikes Perry High School: 6 Wounded in Shooting, Including 6th Grade Student Killed

PERRY, Iowa – A tragic incident unfolded at Perry High School near Des Moines, Iowa, as a 17-year-old student opened fire on Thursday morning, killing a sixth-grade student and injuring five others. Among the wounded were four students and a school administrator, marking the second shooting on school property in the United States in 2024. The shooter, identified as Dylan Butler, was also a student at the high school and took his own life after …

Two Men Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Oakland Police Officer at Marijuana Business

OAKLAND, California – Two men have been charged with murder in the tragic shooting death of an Oakland police officer who was responding to a burglary report at a marijuana business. Mark Sanders, 27, of Tracy, and Allen Starr Brown, 28, of Chico, have been accused of the murder. During their court appearances, both men waived their arraignment, delaying their pleas to a later date. Sanders’ defense attorney, Annie Beles, urged the public to withhold …

Suspect Arrested in East Providence Playground Shooting and Robbery Case

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Authorities have apprehended a suspect in connection with a robbery and shooting incident at a playground in East Providence, which took place in December of last year. Jose Hernandez, a 20-year-old resident of Pawtucket, was arrested by the East Providence police in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The incident at the Hull Street playground on December 26 resulted in a man being shot in the leg. After the shooting, the …

Los Angeles Police Seek 32-Year-Old Homeless Man Suspected of Fatally Shooting Puppy After Argument

LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles police are on the lookout for a 32-year-old homeless man suspected of fatally shooting a puppy during an argument. The heartbreaking incident took place on Tuesday, and the suspect is accused of using a pillow as a shield before shooting the 4-month-old puppy. The dog was rushed to an animal shelter but unfortunately did not survive. Little is known about the circumstances surrounding the argument that led to the …

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 …

Man Wanted for Alleged Shooting and Killing of Four-Month-Old Puppy in Downtown Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a four-month-old puppy. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when 32-year-old David Sumlin allegedly put a pillow over the dog during an argument with its owner. He then reportedly threatened the owner before shooting the dog through the pillow twice. The puppy was later taken to an animal shelter by responding officers but unfortunately succumbed …

Mother Arrested in Case of Son’s Fatal Shooting in Hendersonville Shopping Center; Shooter Claims Self-Defense Based on Surveillance Footage Clip

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Patricia King’s life changed forever the night her son, Elijah Timmons III, was fatally shot in a Hendersonville parking lot. What should have been an opportunity to grieve and seek justice quickly turned into a nightmare for King, who found herself in handcuffs while the man responsible for her son’s death walked free, claiming self-defense. The case has since sparked controversy and raised questions about police conduct and the pursuit of justice. …

Prague’s Charles University Plans Tailored Security Measures After Faculty Mass Shooting

PRAGUE, Czech Republic – In the wake of a tragic mass shooting that claimed the lives of 14 people at the Faculty of Arts last month, Charles University in Prague is taking steps to enhance security measures across its buildings. The university’s rector, Milena Králíčková, announced that a comprehensive list of security measures will be prepared for individual faculties, tailored to their specific needs. The university’s crisis meeting also addressed plans to return academic life …

Mysterious Shooting Incident Involving Ugandan Pastor Aloysius Bugingo Raises Questions

Kampala, Uganda – A shocking incident unfolded on January 2nd, 2024, as an attempted assassination targeting Pastor Aloysius Bugingo, a well-known Ugandan clergyman, took place. The attack resulted in the tragic death of Bugingo’s bodyguard, Muhumuza Richard, and left the pastor with minor injuries. The assailants, who managed to escape, fired an estimated 13 to 17 bullets at Bugingo’s vehicle, creating a crime scene that has captured the attention of law enforcement. One perplexing aspect …