A 17-year-old female student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, resulting in the deaths of a teacher and another student, and injuries to six others. The shooter, who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, used a 9mm pistol. Police are investigating the motive and have not yet released further details about the shooter. The school, which implemented lockdown procedures effectively, is working to support students and families.
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A shooting at Madison Abundant Life Christian School resulted in five fatalities, including one child, and at least seven injuries ranging in severity. A student suspect is deceased; law enforcement did not discharge their weapons. The reunification area is the SSM Health/Dean Clinic on Stoughton Road, and authorities are asking the public to avoid the area. Multiple agencies are assisting in the ongoing investigation.
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Glenn Litton, a 56-year-old homeless man with a lengthy criminal and mental health history, is identified as the suspect in the Butte County school shooting. Litton, who had a history of fraud, theft, and other offenses, used a false identity to gain access to the school before opening fire, wounding two kindergarten students. Following the shooting, Litton died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigations suggest the attack was an isolated incident stemming from Litton’s delusional beliefs about an organization he claimed affiliation with.
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Two young boys, aged 5 and 6, were critically injured in a shooting at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, California. The gunman, who appeared to have targeted the school due to its religious affiliation, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities are investigating the incident but believe the shooter had no prior connection to the victims or school, having only recently met with an administrator. Following the shooting, students were safely reunited with their families at a nearby church.
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Following a mental health evaluation, the trial of Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old man accused of shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, will proceed on February 18, 2025. Lester, who pleaded not guilty to assault and armed criminal action charges, allegedly shot Yarl after the teenager mistakenly arrived at his home. The shooting, which sparked national attention and debate over potential racial motivations, resulted in serious injuries to Yarl. The judge’s decision to move forward with the trial comes after Lester’s lawyer cited concerns about his client’s mental state.
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Flight 2494, a Southwest Boeing 737-800 preparing for departure from Dallas Love Field, was struck by a bullet near the cockpit around 8:30 p.m. Fortunately, no one was injured. The aircraft was taken out of service, the runway briefly closed, and passengers were rebooked on a later flight. Dallas Police investigated the incident. The flight to Indianapolis was subsequently canceled.
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A shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama has left one person dead and several injured, according to officials. The incident has sparked a range of reactions, with some expressing outrage and others questioning the news coverage.
The tragedy occurred on the campus of a historically Black university, a place known for its rich history and contributions to the nation. The shooting is a stark reminder of the ongoing gun violence that plagues the United States, particularly in communities of color. It’s a problem that has been a source of frustration and anger for many Americans, and this incident has only intensified those feelings.… Continue reading
Tragically, a series of shootings in Duluth, Minnesota, claimed the lives of four individuals, including two women and two children, before the perpetrator took his own life. The victims and the shooter were all known to each other, although the nature of their relationship and the motive for the violence remain under investigation. Law enforcement responded to two separate locations, finding the first two victims at a home early Thursday afternoon and subsequently discovering the remaining victims, including the shooter, at a separate residence. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released soon.
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During their first date, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were shot, with only Smith surviving. Smith was found in his Illinois home with a bullet in his brain and was placed in a medically induced coma after brain surgery. Pieces of the bullet are still in his brain, as removing them could cause further harm. Smith recovered and can now move his left leg from his knee up, although he has no recollections from the night of the shooting. Now he is back singing with his rock band and is engaged to his fiancée, despite his neurosurgeon saying he may never be able to walk again.
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The UCHealth Greeley Hospital in Colorado went into lockdown following a shooting in its parking lot on Thursday. A 35-year-old woman with gunshot wounds walked into the hospital’s emergency department, and is expected to survive. The suspect, a 38-year-old male, fled the scene and barricaded himself in a house around five miles away. The vehicle caught fire and spread to the house, the suspect was then found dead inside. Police believe the shooting was a result of domestic violence and the perpetrator knew the victim.
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