On the evening of the homecoming celebrations, a shooting near Howard University resulted in at least four people being shot. The incident occurred on the 600 block of Howard Place, prompting a response from the police at approximately 8:23 p.m. Of the injured, one person is in critical condition and another is in serious condition, and seven individuals were treated overall. Authorities have secured the scene and initiated an investigation, while homecoming events continue through the weekend.
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Billy Joe Cagle was apprehended at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after his family reported his threats to “shoot up” the airport. Atlanta Police arrested Cagle within minutes of the notification and found a loaded AR-15 rifle in his truck. Authorities credited Cagle’s family for immediately alerting law enforcement, averting a potential tragedy. Cagle is facing multiple charges including terroristic threats and possession of a firearm by a felon.
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The death toll from the downtown Leland shooting has risen to seven after Ebanee Williams, 25, succumbed to her injuries. Williams was being treated at the University of Mississippi Medical Center following the mass shooting that occurred on October 11th. The Washington County Coroner’s Office reported that 16 people were shot, with four victims dying at the scene and two others later succumbing to their injuries. Nine individuals have been arrested, including five who have been charged with capital murder or attempted murder, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Following a reported attack on Israeli soldiers near the border, Israel launched strikes on multiple targets within Gaza. The Israeli military employed aircraft and artillery in the operation. These actions mark the first significant test of the ceasefire since the end of the recent conflict. Hamas was identified as the source of the initial gunfire.
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AP News reports that the FBI has arrested Teviyon L. Powell, William Bryant, and Morgan Lattimore on capital murder charges, and Latoya A. Powell on attempted murder charges following a mass shooting in Leland, Mississippi, that left six dead and over a dozen injured during homecoming weekend celebrations. Authorities indicate the gunfire was likely triggered by a disagreement, but have not disclosed a specific motive, with further arrests anticipated as the investigation continues. The shooting, one of several over the weekend, occurred shortly after a high school football game, leaving a devastating scene in the small town. Additionally, other shootings occurred at two Mississippi universities, Alcorn State and Jackson State, with one fatality reported at Alcorn State and a juvenile injured at Jackson State.
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Multiple shootings linked to football events across Mississippi resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities. A mass shooting in Leland, following a homecoming game, left six dead and 16 injured; authorities have not yet announced any arrests or suspects. Additionally, a shooting at South Delta High School led to two arrests, while another incident at Heidelberg High School claimed two lives, including an expectant mother, and injured at least one other person; an 18-year-old person of interest has been taken into custody in connection to this shooting. Governor Tate Reeves has stated those responsible will be brought to justice.
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In Leland, Mississippi, a shooting near downtown resulted in four fatalities and at least a dozen injuries late Friday or early Saturday. The incident occurred during a gathering following the Leland High School homecoming football game. Authorities confirmed an investigation is underway, with no suspects in custody, as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation assists local police. The shooting, described as senseless gun violence, took place in the city of about 4,000 residents.
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A mass shooting in downtown Montgomery near Bibb and Commerce Streets resulted in two fatalities and 12 injuries late Saturday night. According to the Montgomery Police Department, the shooting involved two groups exchanging gunfire amidst a crowd of people near a busy entertainment district. The investigation is ongoing, with police questioning multiple individuals and recovering weapons. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, as even the smallest detail could be critical to the investigation.
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Following a shooting at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, a second detainee has died. Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, 32, succumbed to his injuries after being removed from life support. He was one of three detainees shot during the incident; the other detainee who died was Norlan Guzmán-Fuente, 37. The shooter, Joshua Jahn, was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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A man, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, attacked a Mormon church in Michigan, killing at least four and wounding eight others. Sanford, who was a 40-year-old Marine veteran, rammed the church with his truck before opening fire and was killed in a shootout with police. Images from Google Maps show a Trump sign outside his residence. While authorities have not yet determined Sanford’s motives, records reveal he signed petitions related to both Democratic and Republican causes.
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