According to the officials, a shooting in central Paris left two dead and several injured, including two in critical condition. Watch this video to know more.

Paris shooting kills two, suspected gunman arrested

The gunman who shot and killed 10 people in a racially motivated attack in Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to murder and terrorism charges.

Buffalo supermarket attacker pleads guilty to murder, terrorism

Two people were killed and at least six were injured after gunman opened fire at a school in US city of St. Louis. Police officers rushed to the scene and fatally shot the gunman.

US: 40th school shooting incident in this year, at least six injured after former student opens fire

A gunman opened fire at St. Louis high school in Missouri in US killing at least two&nbsp;people. According to St. Louis Police Commissioner Mike Sack, six more people are injured. Mack added that police officers fatally shot the suspect.

Police responded to Central Visual and Performing Arts High School at 9:10 a.m. on a call of an active shooter.

When police officials arrived at the scene, students were running out of the school. Some of them told the officers that the shooteer had a "long gun". The officers then confronted the shooter who was fatally gunned down by police fire.

"Officers began to clear the building looking for the shooter," the police chief said. "Upon hearing gunfire, they ran to that gunfire, located the shooter, and engaged that shooter in an exchange of gunfire."

He said the gunman was shot and killed.

Students told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that they locked classroom doors when they heard gunshots, while others fled the building. 
Nylah Jones, a student at the school, told the newspaper the gunman fired from a hallway into the room where she was in math class but was unable to get into the classroom.

"We just heard gunshots," she said.&nbsp; 
School shootings are frequent in the United States.

In May, a teenage gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty in Michigan on Monday to shooting dead four classmates at his high school last year with a gun purchased as a gift by his father.

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A gunman opened fire at St. Louis high school in Missouri in US killing at least two people. According to St. Louis Police Commissioner Mike Sack, six more people are injured.

A gunman opened fire at St. Louis high school in Missouri in US killing at least two people. According to St. Louis Police Commissioner Mike Sack, six more people are injured. Mack added that police officers fatally shot the suspect. Police responded to Central Visual and Performing Arts High School at 9:10 a.m. on a call of an active shooter. When police officials arrived at the scene, students were running out of the school. Some of them told the officers that the shooteer had a "long gun". The officers then confronted the shooter who was fatally gunned down by police fire. "Officers began to clear the building looking for the shooter," the police chief said. "Upon hearing gunfire, they ran to that gunfire, located the shooter, and engaged that shooter in an exchange of gunfire." He said the gunman was shot and killed. Students told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that they locked classroom doors when they heard gunshots, while others fled the building. Nylah Jones, a student at the school, told the newspaper the gunman fired from a hallway into the room where she was in math class but was unable to get into the classroom. "We just heard gunshots," she said. School shootings are frequent in the United States. In May, a teenage gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty in Michigan on Monday to shooting dead four classmates at his high school last year with a gun purchased as a gift by his father. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Missouri: Shooter kills two before being shot dead by police

Two police officers were killed while another was wounded after a man opened fire at them while they were called in to respond to a domestic violence call in Connecticut, US.&nbsp;

According to the police, the&nbsp;shooter was killed, while his brother was wounded during the exchange of fire on Wednesday night in Bristol, police said on Thursday.&nbsp;

ABC News quoting police sources reported that the gunman made the 911 call to report a fake domestic violence incident at home, and then ambushed the officers with an AR-15-style rifle.&nbsp;

Sergent Christine Jeltema confirmed the incident saying that the officers had got a call at 10.30 pm about a domestic violence case, and upon reaching them, they were confronted by the gunman.&nbsp;

“Words cannot express the sadness and grief that brings me before you this morning.&nbsp;Sadly, we lost two exceptional police officers, and a third was seriously injured as a result of senseless violence,” said Brian Gould of the Bristol Police Department said, reports New York Times.&nbsp;

The suspect was shot dead at the scene, while the brother was also shot and has been hospitalised in unknown condition, according to police.&nbsp;

According to local reports, the injured officer, 26-year-old Alec Iurato, was released from the hospital on Thursday after undergoing surgery for a severe gunshot wound.&nbsp;

Iurato was released from a Hartford hospital Thursday&nbsp;morning and was greeted by a sea of support and applause from officers.&nbsp;

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont called the deaths as "senseless tragedy", and ordered flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff.&nbsp;

"This is a devastating reminder of the dangers that police officers face every day to protect our families and neighbors from all kinds of situations. These officers are heroes," the governor was quoted as saying by ABC News.&nbsp;

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Two police officers were killed while another was wounded after a man opened fire at them while they were called in to respond to a domestic violence call in Connecticut, US.

Two police officers were killed while another was wounded after a man opened fire at them while they were called in to respond to a domestic violence call in Connecticut, US. According to the police, the shooter was killed, while his brother was wounded during the exchange of fire on Wednesday night in Bristol, police said on Thursday. ABC News quoting police sources reported that the gunman made the 911 call to report a fake domestic violence incident at home, and then ambushed the officers with an AR-15-style rifle. Sergent Christine Jeltema confirmed the incident saying that the officers had got a call at 10.30 pm about a domestic violence case, and upon reaching them, they were confronted by the gunman. “Words cannot express the sadness and grief that brings me before you this morning. Sadly, we lost two exceptional police officers, and a third was seriously injured as a result of senseless violence,” said Brian Gould of the Bristol Police Department said, reports New York Times. The suspect was shot dead at the scene, while the brother was also shot and has been hospitalised in unknown condition, according to police. According to local reports, the injured officer, 26-year-old Alec Iurato, was released from the hospital on Thursday after undergoing surgery for a severe gunshot wound. Iurato was released from a Hartford hospital Thursday morning and was greeted by a sea of support and applause from officers. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont called the deaths as "senseless tragedy", and ordered flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff. "This is a devastating reminder of the dangers that police officers face every day to protect our families and neighbors from all kinds of situations. These officers are heroes," the governor was quoted as saying by ABC News. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Two US cops killed, another hurt in ambush after fake domestic violence call; gunman killed

At least 15&nbsp;people, including five kids, were killed&nbsp;while around 20 were injured in a gun attack at a school in the central Russian city of&nbsp;Izhevsk on Monday, the TASS news agency reported quoting Russia's Investigative Committee.

According to reports, the school shooting at Pushkinskaya street in Izhevsk, Russia, has seen students and teachers evacuated, with emergency services reportedly on their way to the site.

The unidentified&nbsp;assailant wearing a Nazi symbol suit reportedly&nbsp;opened fire into a classroom in the middle of a lesson. He had first killed the security guard and then began shooting at the children.

A video going viral on Twitter shows, police officers inside the school building while the teachers and students are being evacuated.

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A state MP told TASS news agency that the attacker was armed with a couple of Makarov pistols.

Local media reported that the gunman later killed himself following the attack, and that his body was recovered by the police.

"Today, immediately after the police received a report of a shooting at school No. 88 in the city of Izhevsk, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Udmurt Republic went to the scene and attempted to detain the suspect. As of now, the police have found the body of the man who opened fire," Sputnik reported citing the police.

No details about the identity of the gunman and his motive for the attack have been revealed. According to officials, the school has been evacuated and the area has been fenced off.

Izhevsk, a city of around 650,000 housing several prominent central government buildings, is located west of the Ural mountains in central Russia, about 960 kilometres (596 miles) east of Moscow.

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At least 15 people, including five kids, were killed while around 20 were injured in a gun attack at a school in the central Russian city of Izhevsk on Monday, the TASS news agency reported quoting Russia's Investigative Committee.

At least 15 people, including five kids, were killed while around 20 were injured in a gun attack at a school in the central Russian city of Izhevsk on Monday, the TASS news agency reported quoting Russia's Investigative Committee. According to reports, the school shooting at Pushkinskaya street in Izhevsk, Russia, has seen students and teachers evacuated, with emergency services reportedly on their way to the site. The unidentified assailant wearing a Nazi symbol suit reportedly opened fire into a classroom in the middle of a lesson. He had first killed the security guard and then began shooting at the children. A video going viral on Twitter shows, police officers inside the school building while the teachers and students are being evacuated. #BREAKING At lesat 6 killed in a shooting at a school in the city of Izhevsk, according to #Russia's state media pic.twitter.com/PXVDK4WFja — Guy Elster (@guyelster) September 26, 2022 × Disclaimer: WION could not verify the authenticity of the video A state MP told TASS news agency that the attacker was armed with a couple of Makarov pistols. Local media reported that the gunman later killed himself following the attack, and that his body was recovered by the police. "Today, immediately after the police received a report of a shooting at school No. 88 in the city of Izhevsk, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Udmurt Republic went to the scene and attempted to detain the suspect. As of now, the police have found the body of the man who opened fire," Sputnik reported citing the police. No details about the identity of the gunman and his motive for the attack have been revealed. According to officials, the school has been evacuated and the area has been fenced off. Izhevsk, a city of around 650,000 housing several prominent central government buildings, is located west of the Ural mountains in central Russia, about 960 kilometres (596 miles) east of Moscow. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

15 dead in gun attack at Russian school; attacker wore Nazi symbol

In a landmark ruling for euthanasia, a Spanish court has allowed a paraplegic man facing trial for a shooting spree the right to apply for assisted suicide before facing justice.

Observing that euthanasia was a “fundamental right, the national court in Tarragona said that the right to euthanasia law passed last year doesn’t allow the court to intervene in a such case whether the person is incarcerated, awaiting trial or not.

The ruling on July 8 acknowledged that the law could not have anticipated a situation where a person facing criminal charges might request assisted dying.

Spain’s euthanasia law allows adults with “serious and incurable” conditions that cause “unbearable suffering” to choose to end their lives, reports The Guardian.

Last December, Marin Eugen Sabau, 46, a Romanian security guard, shot and injured his three former co-workers at a security company in Tarragona in eastern Spain. He was later apprehended after he was shot in the spine by a police marksman.

In July, Sabau released a statement released from the prison revealing why he went on a killing spree and why he seeks euthanasia.

&nbsp;“I’m paraplegic. I’ve got 45 stitches in one hand, and I can barely move my left arm. I’m full of screws and I can’t feel my chest,” he said.

Sabau claimed exploited and faced racist slurs by his bosses at the Securitas company who had made his life “a living hell”. Before the attack, he said that he sent an email to his superiors saying, “I’ve got no option, I will take the law into my own hands. Lessons learned with blood aren’t easily forgotten.”

He also claimed that the Catalan police fired first without warning and continued to fire when he was unconscious.

Meanwhile, the court’s ruling has angered the lawyers representing the wounded police officer who has decided to appeal to the constitutional court.

“The national court’s decision is erroneous. It hasn’t taken into account the victims’ suffering nor their dignity,” Antonio Bitos, the lawyer representing the wounded officer, was quoted as saying.

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In a landmark ruling for euthanasia, a Spanish court has allowed a paraplegic man facing trial for a shooting spree the right to apply for assisted suicide before facing justice.

In a landmark ruling for euthanasia, a Spanish court has allowed a paraplegic man facing trial for a shooting spree the right to apply for assisted suicide before facing justice. Observing that euthanasia was a “fundamental right, the national court in Tarragona said that the right to euthanasia law passed last year doesn’t allow the court to intervene in a such case whether the person is incarcerated, awaiting trial or not. The ruling on July 8 acknowledged that the law could not have anticipated a situation where a person facing criminal charges might request assisted dying. Spain’s euthanasia law allows adults with “serious and incurable” conditions that cause “unbearable suffering” to choose to end their lives, reports The Guardian. Last December, Marin Eugen Sabau, 46, a Romanian security guard, shot and injured his three former co-workers at a security company in Tarragona in eastern Spain. He was later apprehended after he was shot in the spine by a police marksman. In July, Sabau released a statement released from the prison revealing why he went on a killing spree and why he seeks euthanasia. “I’m paraplegic. I’ve got 45 stitches in one hand, and I can barely move my left arm. I’m full of screws and I can’t feel my chest,” he said. Sabau claimed exploited and faced racist slurs by his bosses at the Securitas company who had made his life “a living hell”. Before the attack, he said that he sent an email to his superiors saying, “I’ve got no option, I will take the law into my own hands. Lessons learned with blood aren’t easily forgotten.” He also claimed that the Catalan police fired first without warning and continued to fire when he was unconscious. Meanwhile, the court’s ruling has angered the lawyers representing the wounded police officer who has decided to appeal to the constitutional court. “The national court’s decision is erroneous. It hasn’t taken into account the victims’ suffering nor their dignity,” Antonio Bitos, the lawyer representing the wounded officer, was quoted as saying. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Spanish court allows euthanasia for paraplegic gunman awaiting trail

At least three people were killed and several injured after a gunman opened fire at a packed mall in the capital Copenhagen. Among the injured, three are said to be in critical condition. The Denmark police as well as the Prime Minister&nbsp;Mette Frederiksen and other people showed concerns regarding the increasing rate of violence in the country.&nbsp;Officers were called to the Fields shopping center which is&nbsp;located near to the&nbsp;airport, at around&nbsp;5:30 pm, after reports of&nbsp;a gunman&nbsp;firing shots came.

<h2>Who did the firing?</h2>

The police said that they have arrested a 22-year-old Danish resident, indicating that he was the sole person involved in the mass shooting. They said that the motive of the 22-year-old remain unclear, adding that he was known to the police "but only peripherally”. Police inspector Soren Thomassen said that, there was&nbsp;no indication that anyone else was involved in the attack,&nbsp;though police were still investigating.&nbsp;He was arrested peacefully shortly after police arrived at the scene. “Police arrested the suspect thirteen minutes after receiving the first emergency call about the shooting”, Thomassen said. According to witnesses, the young Danish man, armed with a large rifle, started shooting uniseriately at the large Fields shopping mall, located between the city centre and Copenhagen airport.

<h2>How many people were killed and injured?</h2>

The victims included a man in his 40s and two young people. However, no details about them were given by the police.&nbsp;Soren Thomassen said that, "several others were injured, three of them critically".&nbsp;Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that the country has been hit by a "cruel attack".&nbsp;Images from the scene showed people running out of the mall while some were seen on stretcher, taken to the hospital.&nbsp;A spokesman for Rigshospitalet, Denmark's largest hospital, told CNN that the hospital had taken in several victims and had called in extra staff to deal with the emergency.

<h2>What is going on in&nbsp;Social Media?</h2>

On social media, people had been speculating about a racist motive, or some other, but the head of the investigation said, " I cannot say that we have anything which supports that at this moment."

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Police, however, confirmed that they were probing videos posted online which claimed to show the suspect with weapons and pointing a gun at his head.

A phone line for victims has been opened and police said they have set up a central location where eyewitnesses can get support and report their experiences to law enforcement officials.

<h1>Harry Styles&nbsp;Copenhagen's show cancelled</h1>

Due to the tragic incident in Copenhagen, Harry Styles has cancelled his show in the city. He released a statement on twitter mentioning the same and expressed grief for the ones killed and injured in the attack. He mentioned that he is "heartbroken" after the attack. He&nbsp;was scheduled to perform at the nearby Royal Arena venue on Sunday night as part of his ongoing Love On Tour.&nbsp;

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I’m sorry we couldn’t be together. Please look after each other. H
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Sunday’s gun attack is the worst in Denmark’s history since February 2015, when a 22-year-old man was killed in a shootout with police after going on a shooting spree in the capital that left two people dead and five police officers wounded. The shooting comes a week after a mass shooting in neighbouring Norway, where police said a Norwegian man of Iranian origin opened fire during a LGBTQ festival, killing two and wounding more than 20.

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At least three people were killed and several injured after a gunman opened fire at a packed mall in the capital Copenhagen. Among the injured, three are said to be in critical condition.

At least three people were killed and several injured after a gunman opened fire at a packed mall in the capital Copenhagen. Among the injured, three are said to be in critical condition. The Denmark police as well as the Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and other people showed concerns regarding the increasing rate of violence in the country. Officers were called to the Fields shopping center which is located near to the airport, at around 5:30 pm, after reports of a gunman firing shots came. Who did the firing? The police said that they have arrested a 22-year-old Danish resident, indicating that he was the sole person involved in the mass shooting. They said that the motive of the 22-year-old remain unclear, adding that he was known to the police "but only peripherally”. Police inspector Soren Thomassen said that, there was no indication that anyone else was involved in the attack, though police were still investigating. He was arrested peacefully shortly after police arrived at the scene. “Police arrested the suspect thirteen minutes after receiving the first emergency call about the shooting”, Thomassen said. According to witnesses, the young Danish man, armed with a large rifle, started shooting uniseriately at the large Fields shopping mall, located between the city centre and Copenhagen airport. How many people were killed and injured? The victims included a man in his 40s and two young people. However, no details about them were given by the police. Soren Thomassen said that, "several others were injured, three of them critically". Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that the country has been hit by a "cruel attack". Images from the scene showed people running out of the mall while some were seen on stretcher, taken to the hospital. A spokesman for Rigshospitalet, Denmark's largest hospital, told CNN that the hospital had taken in several victims and had called in extra staff to deal with the emergency. What is going on in Social Media? On social media, people had been speculating about a racist motive, or some other, but the head of the investigation said, " I cannot say that we have anything which supports that at this moment." #BREAKING shooting rampage in Copenhagen, Denmark; Several people shot according to Danish police pic.twitter.com/ywh4RJvt6k — Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) July 3, 2022 × Police, however, confirmed that they were probing videos posted online which claimed to show the suspect with weapons and pointing a gun at his head. A phone line for victims has been opened and police said they have set up a central location where eyewitnesses can get support and report their experiences to law enforcement officials. Harry Styles Copenhagen's show cancelled Due to the tragic incident in Copenhagen, Harry Styles has cancelled his show in the city. He released a statement on twitter mentioning the same and expressed grief for the ones killed and injured in the attack. He mentioned that he is "heartbroken" after the attack. He was scheduled to perform at the nearby Royal Arena venue on Sunday night as part of his ongoing Love On Tour. See his tweet below, I’m heartbroken along with the people of Copenhagen. I adore this city. The people are so warm and full of love. I’m devastated for the victims, their families, and everyone hurting. I’m sorry we couldn’t be together. Please look after each other. H — Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) July 3, 2022 × Sunday’s gun attack is the worst in Denmark’s history since February 2015, when a 22-year-old man was killed in a shootout with police after going on a shooting spree in the capital that left two people dead and five police officers wounded. The shooting comes a week after a mass shooting in neighbouring Norway, where police said a Norwegian man of Iranian origin opened fire during a LGBTQ festival, killing two and wounding more than 20. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Denmark Copenhagen Mall shooting: At least three killed and several injured, Harry Styles show cancelled

A gunman killed at least four&nbsp;people on a hospital campus in Tusla Oklahoma on Wednesday, according to police. The shootout has taken place as Americans are still grappling with one that took place in a school in Texas.

In the Oklahoma incident, the gunman was armed with a rifle. He was also killed in the incident. There was no immediate clarity on whether police killed him or the gunman killed himself.

"We can confirm 4 people are deceased, including the shooter, in the active shooting situation at St. Francis hospital campus. Officers are still clearing the building. More info to follow," Tulsa police tweeted from their official account earlier.

Earlier, police captain Richard Meulenberg said officers were treating the scene as "catastrophic," with "several" people shot and "multiple injuries."

White House said in a statement that US President Joe Biden had been briefed about the Tulsa shooting. The statement said that the administration has offered support to local officials.

The shooting is the latest in a string of deadly assaults by gunmen that have rocked the United States in the past month.

On May 14 a white supremacist targeting African Americans killed 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. The shooter survived and is facing charges.&nbsp;

Ten days later a gunman armed with an AR-15 burst into a school in Uvalde, Texas, and killed 21 people -- 19 of them young children -- before being shot dead by law enforcement.&nbsp;

Gun regulation faces deep resistance in the United States, from most Republicans and some rural-state Democrats.

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A gunman killed at least four people on a hospital campus in Tusla Oklahoma on Wednesday, according to police. The shootout has taken place as Americans are still grappling with one that took place in a school in Texas.

A gunman killed at least four people on a hospital campus in Tusla Oklahoma on Wednesday, according to police. The shootout has taken place as Americans are still grappling with one that took place in a school in Texas. In the Oklahoma incident, the gunman was armed with a rifle. He was also killed in the incident. There was no immediate clarity on whether police killed him or the gunman killed himself. "We can confirm 4 people are deceased, including the shooter, in the active shooting situation at St. Francis hospital campus. Officers are still clearing the building. More info to follow," Tulsa police tweeted from their official account earlier. Earlier, police captain Richard Meulenberg said officers were treating the scene as "catastrophic," with "several" people shot and "multiple injuries." White House said in a statement that US President Joe Biden had been briefed about the Tulsa shooting. The statement said that the administration has offered support to local officials. The shooting is the latest in a string of deadly assaults by gunmen that have rocked the United States in the past month. On May 14 a white supremacist targeting African Americans killed 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. The shooter survived and is facing charges. Ten days later a gunman armed with an AR-15 burst into a school in Uvalde, Texas, and killed 21 people -- 19 of them young children -- before being shot dead by law enforcement. Gun regulation faces deep resistance in the United States, from most Republicans and some rural-state Democrats. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Fresh shootout in US, gunman kills at least four in Oklahoma medical centre

The United States is predictably gripped by yet another horror, a gunman yesterday killed 19 children and two adults in a rural Texas elementary school, they were all killed in just one classroom where the gunman had barricaded himself in an effort to evade capture.

United States: Teenage gunman shot dead by cops

Gunman, who killed 21 people at Texas elementary school in shooting, had disclosed his intentions on social media just before carrying out the attack, said Governor Greg Abbott. In the shooting, 19 children and two teachers were killed along with the gunman. The 18-year-old shooter, Salvador Ramos, carried out the attack with an AR-15 at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on Tuesday. In the warning about the attack on social media, Ramos said he was going to shoot up an elementary school. He had made three social media posts around 30 minutes before the attack. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Not just this, Ramos had also shot his grandmother before going to the school, said Lt Christopher Olivarez, spokesperson, Texas Department of Public Safety. Ramos had also posted about the intention to shoot his grandmother on social media, as per the governor. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-elementary-school-shooting-us-leaders-call-for-measures-to-bring-end-to-rising-incidents-481952" hreflang="en">Texas elementary school shooting: US leaders call for measures to check rising incidents</a>

In the attack, 17 people were also injured. Ramos seems to have had no known criminal or mental health history, said Abbott. &nbsp;

At a news conference, Republican governor said, "Evil swept across Uvalde yesterday." Other Republican political officials were also present at the briefing. &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the parents mourned the deadly attack. The officials said the students were killed in a single classroom by the gunman. US President Joe Biden has hit out against the gun lobby by saying: "When, in God's name, are we going to stand up to the gun lobby." &nbsp;

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Gunman, who killed 21 people at Texas elementary school in shooting, had disclosed his intentions on social media just before carrying out the attack, said Governor Greg Abbott.

Gunman, who killed 21 people at Texas elementary school in shooting, had disclosed his intentions on social media just before carrying out the attack, said Governor Greg Abbott. In the shooting, 19 children and two teachers were killed along with the gunman. The 18-year-old shooter, Salvador Ramos, carried out the attack with an AR-15 at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on Tuesday. In the warning about the attack on social media, Ramos said he was going to shoot up an elementary school. He had made three social media posts around 30 minutes before the attack. Not just this, Ramos had also shot his grandmother before going to the school, said Lt Christopher Olivarez, spokesperson, Texas Department of Public Safety. Ramos had also posted about the intention to shoot his grandmother on social media, as per the governor. Also Read: Texas elementary school shooting: US leaders call for measures to check rising incidents In the attack, 17 people were also injured. Ramos seems to have had no known criminal or mental health history, said Abbott. At a news conference, Republican governor said, "Evil swept across Uvalde yesterday." Other Republican political officials were also present at the briefing. Watch: United States: Teenage gunman shot dead by cops × Meanwhile, the parents mourned the deadly attack. The officials said the students were killed in a single classroom by the gunman. US President Joe Biden has hit out against the gun lobby by saying: "When, in God's name, are we going to stand up to the gun lobby." WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Is it still wild west? US school shooting gunman shared intentions on social media before attack

In Nigeria, gunmen have killed at least 48 people. Dozens of men entered three villages on their motorcycles, opened fire on people as they tried to flee. The attack looked coordinated and pre-planned while the exact motive is not still known, the bandits did loot livestock and food supplies.

Nigeria: Gunman kills 48 in the Northwest, Zamfara state comes under attack

Several people were injured after a gunman opened fire at a lecture hall at Heidelberg University in southwestern Germany. The perpetrator is now dead. Mannheim police, in a statement, said, "A lone perpetrator injured several people in a lecture hall with a long gun. The perpetrator is dead."

The area has been cordoned off and a major police operation was underway. "Colleagues are still on site with strong forces - we will provide further information here," the statement read.

Taking to their Twitter handle, the police urged people to&nbsp;clear the area "so that rescue workers and emergency services can travel freely".

The police asked motorists to drive around Neuenheimer Feld in Heidelberg to help rescue workers and emergency services reach the scene.

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This is not the first time that a shooting has taken place at a university. Earlier in December, a &nbsp;5-year-old student opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three teenagers and wounding eight other people. This was considered the deadliest US school shooting on the year 2021.&nbsp;

The suspect was taken into custody and a semi-automatic handgun was seized. However, there was no immediate explanation for what might have prompted the attack in Oxford.

"There was no resistance during the arrest and the suspect has asked for a lawyer and has not made any statements as to a motive," the sheriff's office said.

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Several people were injured after a gunman opened fire at a lecture hall at Heidelberg University in southwestern Germany. The perpetrator is now dead. Mannheim police, in a statement, said, "A lone perpetrator injured several people in a lecture hall with a long gun.

Several people were injured after a gunman opened fire at a lecture hall at Heidelberg University in southwestern Germany. The perpetrator is now dead. Mannheim police, in a statement, said, "A lone perpetrator injured several people in a lecture hall with a long gun. The perpetrator is dead." The area has been cordoned off and a major police operation was underway. "Colleagues are still on site with strong forces - we will provide further information here," the statement read. Taking to their Twitter handle, the police urged people to clear the area "so that rescue workers and emergency services can travel freely". The police asked motorists to drive around Neuenheimer Feld in Heidelberg to help rescue workers and emergency services reach the scene. Also read | In a move to enhance defence, NATO sends extra force to eastern Europe This is not the first time that a shooting has taken place at a university. Earlier in December, a 5-year-old student opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three teenagers and wounding eight other people. This was considered the deadliest US school shooting on the year 2021. The suspect was taken into custody and a semi-automatic handgun was seized. However, there was no immediate explanation for what might have prompted the attack in Oxford. "There was no resistance during the arrest and the suspect has asked for a lawyer and has not made any statements as to a motive," the sheriff's office said. (With inputs from agencies)

Several people injured after gunman opens fire at university in Germany

Man who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue has died. The captives who were held inside a Synagogue were rescued unharmed.

Texas synagogue standoff ends with all of the hostages rescued unharmed

An Indian-origin top executive of a pharmaceutical company in the US state of New Jersey was shot dead by a gunman who followed him home from a casino for robbery, media reports said on Saturday.

Sree Ranga Aravapalli, 54, a resident of New Jersey's Plainsboro, was killed shortly after arriving home by a gunman who, according to authorities, followed him from a casino outside Philadelphia at around 3:30 AM (local time) on Tuesday, the CBC New York newspaper reported.

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The wealthy pharmaceutical executive&nbsp;was followed for 50 miles (80 kms) from a Pennsylvania casino to his New Jersey home where he was murdered in an attempted robbery while his wife and daughter were sleeping, the New York Post newspaper quoted the police as saying.

Aravapalli cashed out his night's big winnings, about USD 10,000, in the early morning hours of Tuesday at the Parx Casino in Bensalem when he was spotted with the loot by 27-year-old Jekai Reid-John, of Pennsylvania's Norristown, the Post report said.

The police have arrested Jekai Reid-John and charged him with first-degree murder.

Reid-John, who did not know Aravapalli, followed him in his car as he drove back to his quiet, affluent neighbourhood in Plainsboro, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.

Plainsboro Township Police Department Chief Frederick Tavener offered his condolences to Avarapalli's family, who was reportedly well known in the local community.

I want to offer my sincerest condolences to the Aravapalli family for their tragic loss. This is an unexpected and alarming event for their family, friends and our entire community,&nbsp;he said in a statement on Wednesday. 
Aravapalli is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.

Since 2014, Aravapalli was the CEO of Aurex Laboratories, which is described online as a pharmaceutical company that develops clinical supplies, tablets and soft gelatin capsules.

In a statement, Parx Casino CEO Eric Hausler condoled Aravapalli's death and said it is cooperating fully with local and state law enforcement agencies in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and will continue to do so.

We are deeply saddened by the report that earlier this week a customer of Parx Casino was the victim of a homicide at his home after returning from a visit to the casino.

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We have learned that law enforcement officials have arrested a suspect who followed the victim home from the casino that night. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim at this incredibly difficult time,&nbsp;Hausler said.

Neighbours said that Aravapalli and his family called their secluded community home for just a few years.

It's crazy, I mean, unbelievable. How can somebody follow him all the way and come here and kill him in the night&nbsp;It's so shocking,&nbsp;said neighbour Sheeza Khan.

It was very shocking for the whole community. It is scary, Khan said.

Just a nice family man, always home and there with his wife and kids, and celebrating all the festivals.

What we want to remember about him is that he gave everything. In his 54 years, I think, he probably gave more than most people would in a full 85-year lifespan,&nbsp;said Abhi Kanitkar.

Aravapalli's family laid him to rest on Thursday, the report added.

An Indian-origin top executive of a pharmaceutical company in the US state of New Jersey was shot dead by a gunman who followed him home from a casino for robbery, media reports said on Saturday.

An Indian-origin top executive of a pharmaceutical company in the US state of New Jersey was shot dead by a gunman who followed him home from a casino for robbery, media reports said on Saturday. Sree Ranga Aravapalli, 54, a resident of New Jersey's Plainsboro, was killed shortly after arriving home by a gunman who, according to authorities, followed him from a casino outside Philadelphia at around 3:30 AM (local time) on Tuesday, the CBC New York newspaper reported. Also Read | Gunmen kill 18 worshippers in Nigeria mosque attack The wealthy pharmaceutical executive was followed for 50 miles (80 kms) from a Pennsylvania casino to his New Jersey home where he was murdered in an attempted robbery while his wife and daughter were sleeping, the New York Post newspaper quoted the police as saying. Aravapalli cashed out his night's big winnings, about USD 10,000, in the early morning hours of Tuesday at the Parx Casino in Bensalem when he was spotted with the loot by 27-year-old Jekai Reid-John, of Pennsylvania's Norristown, the Post report said. The police have arrested Jekai Reid-John and charged him with first-degree murder. Reid-John, who did not know Aravapalli, followed him in his car as he drove back to his quiet, affluent neighbourhood in Plainsboro, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. Plainsboro Township Police Department Chief Frederick Tavener offered his condolences to Avarapalli's family, who was reportedly well known in the local community. I want to offer my sincerest condolences to the Aravapalli family for their tragic loss. This is an unexpected and alarming event for their family, friends and our entire community, he said in a statement on Wednesday. Aravapalli is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. Since 2014, Aravapalli was the CEO of Aurex Laboratories, which is described online as a pharmaceutical company that develops clinical supplies, tablets and soft gelatin capsules. In a statement, Parx Casino CEO Eric Hausler condoled Aravapalli's death and said it is cooperating fully with local and state law enforcement agencies in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and will continue to do so. We are deeply saddened by the report that earlier this week a customer of Parx Casino was the victim of a homicide at his home after returning from a visit to the casino. Also Read | Gunmen kill eight and injure 18 in Rwanda We have learned that law enforcement officials have arrested a suspect who followed the victim home from the casino that night. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim at this incredibly difficult time, Hausler said. Neighbours said that Aravapalli and his family called their secluded community home for just a few years. It's crazy, I mean, unbelievable. How can somebody follow him all the way and come here and kill him in the night It's so shocking, said neighbour Sheeza Khan. It was very shocking for the whole community. It is scary, Khan said. Just a nice family man, always home and there with his wife and kids, and celebrating all the festivals. What we want to remember about him is that he gave everything. In his 54 years, I think, he probably gave more than most people would in a full 85-year lifespan, said Abhi Kanitkar. Aravapalli's family laid him to rest on Thursday, the report added.

Indian-origin pharma CEO shot dead by gunman in US for robbery

The gunman who opened fire at a Kroger supermarket in Tennessee has been identified as a 29-year-old man who worked for Kroger as a third-party vendor, revealed the police.

One person was killed in Thursday afternoon's deadly shooting at the store in Collierville, just outside Memphis.&nbsp;Also, the shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, said the police.

Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane told the reporters that 14 others were wounded in the attack, including 10 employees and 4 customers.&nbsp;

Lane further said that some of the victims were in serious condition.

Lane was quoted by CBS News as saying, "We have broken hearts, you know."

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"Nobody wants to go into that scene, I can promise you ... I mean, there were bloody people running out of that building, and there was not one blue uniform that hesitated."

Lane did not release details about a motive for the rampage. However, he said that the investigation into the shooting was ongoing.&nbsp;

Some injured people have suffered very serious injuries and are being treated in local hospitals. Officials have warned that the death toll from the shooting may increase.

This incident happened a few hours after a shooting was reported at the US Army's highly secure Ft. Meade base north of Washington. However, Andrew Arconti, chief of plans and operations at the base, said it was a planned exercise to stay prepared for emergencies, and there were no reported casualties. 
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The gunman who opened fire at a Kroger supermarket in Tennessee has been identified as a 29-year-old man who worked for Kroger as a third-party vendor, revealed the police.

The gunman who opened fire at a Kroger supermarket in Tennessee has been identified as a 29-year-old man who worked for Kroger as a third-party vendor, revealed the police. One person was killed in Thursday afternoon's deadly shooting at the store in Collierville, just outside Memphis. Also, the shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, said the police. Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane told the reporters that 14 others were wounded in the attack, including 10 employees and 4 customers. Lane further said that some of the victims were in serious condition. Lane was quoted by CBS News as saying, "We have broken hearts, you know." Also read | US: Supermarket shooting in Tennessee leaves 1 person dead, 12 injured "Nobody wants to go into that scene, I can promise you ... I mean, there were bloody people running out of that building, and there was not one blue uniform that hesitated." Lane did not release details about a motive for the rampage. However, he said that the investigation into the shooting was ongoing. Some injured people have suffered very serious injuries and are being treated in local hospitals. Officials have warned that the death toll from the shooting may increase. This incident happened a few hours after a shooting was reported at the US Army's highly secure Ft. Meade base north of Washington. However, Andrew Arconti, chief of plans and operations at the base, said it was a planned exercise to stay prepared for emergencies, and there were no reported casualties.

US: Gunman in deadly mass shooting at Kroger in Tennessee, identified as 29-year-old store vendor

A gunman in New York City who opened fire from the stairs of Cathedral Church of St John the Divine was shot dead by police on Sunday.

Reuters reported that the gunman was shouting “Kill me!” Before being accosted by the police, where he showed up right after an outdoor choir performance.

No injuries were reported as officers who were present on the scene immediately dealt with the suspect.

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The yet-to-be identified subject was hit by a bullet in the head once during the exchange of gunfire, after which he was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to the wounds.

According to New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, the suspect was shot at by the police at least 15 times.

Soon after the encounter, the police found two semiautomatic handguns from the scene. Shea claimed that they also found a bag which contained a can of petrol, a rope and wire, several knives, a copy of the Bible, and tape.

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"I think we can all surmise the ill intentions of the proceeds of this bag," he added. The man had started firing just 15 minutes after an outdoor choir performance attended by around 200 people had concluded.

To keep in line with COVID-19 safety requirements, the choir’s annual Christmas holiday concert was moved outdoors. By the time the shooting had begun, the audience had either left the spot, or had moved inside the church.

When the gunman started screaming “Kill me” and “shoot me”, around 15 people were present on the scene, who scrambled to safety soon after he started firing.

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According to Reuters, police officers had urged the suspect to drop his weapons several times before shooting him. The choir members were safely inside the church by the time the shooting had begun.

"Thankfully, this year with COVID, there was a much smaller event than normal… It is by the grace of God today that we don’t have anyone struck”, She added.

A gunman in New York City who opened fire from the stairs of Cathedral Church of St John the Divine was shot dead by police on Sunday. Reuters reported that the gunman was shouting “Kill me!

A gunman in New York City who opened fire from the stairs of Cathedral Church of St John the Divine was shot dead by police on Sunday. Reuters reported that the gunman was shouting “Kill me!” Before being accosted by the police, where he showed up right after an outdoor choir performance. No injuries were reported as officers who were present on the scene immediately dealt with the suspect. Also read: UFO sightings in New York City jumped by over 283% this year compared to 2018 The yet-to-be identified subject was hit by a bullet in the head once during the exchange of gunfire, after which he was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to the wounds. According to New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, the suspect was shot at by the police at least 15 times. Soon after the encounter, the police found two semiautomatic handguns from the scene. Shea claimed that they also found a bag which contained a can of petrol, a rope and wire, several knives, a copy of the Bible, and tape. Also read: Indoor dining will shut down in New York City again "I think we can all surmise the ill intentions of the proceeds of this bag," he added. The man had started firing just 15 minutes after an outdoor choir performance attended by around 200 people had concluded. To keep in line with COVID-19 safety requirements, the choir’s annual Christmas holiday concert was moved outdoors. By the time the shooting had begun, the audience had either left the spot, or had moved inside the church. When the gunman started screaming “Kill me” and “shoot me”, around 15 people were present on the scene, who scrambled to safety soon after he started firing. Also read: Several injured after car rams into Black Lives Matter protesters in New York City According to Reuters, police officers had urged the suspect to drop his weapons several times before shooting him. The choir members were safely inside the church by the time the shooting had begun. "Thankfully, this year with COVID, there was a much smaller event than normal… It is by the grace of God today that we don’t have anyone struck”, She added.

Gunman wielding guns, screaming 'kill me' shot dead by police in New York City

A gunman shouting "Kill me!" opened fire from the steps of New York City's Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine just after an outdoor choir performance there on Sunday, and was himself shot dead by police, according to police and a Reuters photographer at the scene.

Gunman shot dead by police at NYC church after concert; no one else wounded

A gunman in Darfur, Sudan, killed more than 20 civilians, witnesses have claimed. The incident took place after the field workers returned to their fields for the first time in years.

The victims included two women and few children. This happened when displaced farmers returned back to their fields after they finalised a deal with the local government which involved the landowners and those who care of their fields.

The incident has been confirmed by the tribal chief and witness Ibrahim Ahmad.

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While the farmers returned putting their trust in the government,&nbsp;"armed men came on Friday and opened fire, killing 20 people, including two women and children," Ahmad confirmed.

"Because of the violence we hadn't been back for 16 years, and we thought it was over," he said.

"The gunmen arrived on pickup trucks, some of which had machine guns on them. They surrounded us from all four sides and opened fire," he continued.

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Ahmad has also said that the death toll from the open firing may rise as several of the wounded are in a critical state in the hospitals.

An anonymous survivor told AFP&nbsp;that out of all the farmers who had returned to make the best use of the rainy season,&nbsp;14 lost their lives immediately, ans&nbsp;a further six died in hospital.

Darfur has been devastated since 2003 by a conflict that has killed 300,000 people and displaced 2.5 million others, according to the United Nations.&nbsp;

A gunman in Darfur, Sudan, killed more than 20 civilians, witnesses have claimed. The incident took place after the field workers returned to their fields for the first time in years.

A gunman in Darfur, Sudan, killed more than 20 civilians, witnesses have claimed. The incident took place after the field workers returned to their fields for the first time in years. The victims included two women and few children. This happened when displaced farmers returned back to their fields after they finalised a deal with the local government which involved the landowners and those who care of their fields. The incident has been confirmed by the tribal chief and witness Ibrahim Ahmad. Have a look: Dispute about Ethiopia's controversial Nile dam While the farmers returned putting their trust in the government, "armed men came on Friday and opened fire, killing 20 people, including two women and children," Ahmad confirmed. "Because of the violence we hadn't been back for 16 years, and we thought it was over," he said. "The gunmen arrived on pickup trucks, some of which had machine guns on them. They surrounded us from all four sides and opened fire," he continued. Also read: Sudan bans female genital mutilation, allows non-Muslims to drink alcohol Ahmad has also said that the death toll from the open firing may rise as several of the wounded are in a critical state in the hospitals. An anonymous survivor told AFP that out of all the farmers who had returned to make the best use of the rainy season, 14 lost their lives immediately, ans a further six died in hospital. Darfur has been devastated since 2003 by a conflict that has killed 300,000 people and displaced 2.5 million others, according to the United Nations.

Gunman open fired at field workers in Sudan; 20 dead, several wounded

A gunman killed at least 16 people, including one Mountie, during a weekend shooting rampage in small-town Nova Scotia. Watch report.

At least 16 dead in Nova Scotia shooting: 12-hr gun rampage ends in car chase

Police in the Atlantic Canadian province of Nova Scotia on Sunday arrested a 51-year-old gunman who they said was suspected of shootings that had resulted in several victims.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the shootings occurred in the small coastal town of Portapique, about 130 km north (80 miles) of the provincial capital Halifax.

"Gabriel Wortman, suspect in active shooter investigation, is now in custody," the force said in a tweet. It gave no details and did not say whether the victims were injured or killed.

Police initially said Wortman was driving what appeared to be a police car and was wearing a police uniform but later reported he was at the wheel of a Chevrolet sports utility vehicle in Milford, about 80 km further south of Portapique.

Mass shootings are relatively rare in Canada, which has tighter gun control laws than the United States.

In August 2018, a man in the neighboring province of New Brunswick shot dead four people, including two police officers, in an apartment complex.

Police in the Atlantic Canadian province of Nova Scotia on Sunday arrested a 51-year-old gunman who they said was suspected of shootings that had resulted in several victims.

Police in the Atlantic Canadian province of Nova Scotia on Sunday arrested a 51-year-old gunman who they said was suspected of shootings that had resulted in several victims. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the shootings occurred in the small coastal town of Portapique, about 130 km north (80 miles) of the provincial capital Halifax. "Gabriel Wortman, suspect in active shooter investigation, is now in custody," the force said in a tweet. It gave no details and did not say whether the victims were injured or killed. Police initially said Wortman was driving what appeared to be a police car and was wearing a police uniform but later reported he was at the wheel of a Chevrolet sports utility vehicle in Milford, about 80 km further south of Portapique. Mass shootings are relatively rare in Canada, which has tighter gun control laws than the United States. In August 2018, a man in the neighboring province of New Brunswick shot dead four people, including two police officers, in an apartment complex.

Canada police arrest suspected gunman, say there have been several victims

At least 30 people are being held hostage as a gunman has gone on the rampage in a shopping mall in Manila.

Philippine police have surrounded the area around the mall.

"The police have surrounded a shopping mall in an upscale section of Manila after a recently dismissed security guard opened fire and took dozens of people hostage," Philippine officials said.

Mayor Francis Zamora of the Philippine capital’s San Juan area said the gunman shot one person at the shopping Mall. The victim was in stable condition at a nearby hospital.

Zamora said a negotiator was trying to talk to the gunman — a disgruntled former security guard at the shopping complex — inside a mall administration office.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least 30 people are being held hostage as a gunman has gone on the rampage in a shopping mall in Manila. Philippine police have surrounded the area around the mall.

At least 30 people are being held hostage as a gunman has gone on the rampage in a shopping mall in Manila. Philippine police have surrounded the area around the mall. "The police have surrounded a shopping mall in an upscale section of Manila after a recently dismissed security guard opened fire and took dozens of people hostage," Philippine officials said. Mayor Francis Zamora of the Philippine capital’s San Juan area said the gunman shot one person at the shopping Mall. The victim was in stable condition at a nearby hospital. Zamora said a negotiator was trying to talk to the gunman — a disgruntled former security guard at the shopping complex — inside a mall administration office. (With inputs from agencies)

Disgruntled former security guard takes 30 hostages, in Manila shopping complex

An employee stormed the Molson Coors complex in Milwaukee in US and killed five co-workers before turning the gun on himself in one of the city's deadliest shootings.

Mass Shooting at Milwaukee kills 6 people including Gunman

A suspected far-right extremist has killed at least nine people in attacks on two shisha bars in a city in western Germany. Federal prosecutors are treating the case as terrorism.

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A gunman killed one person and wounded another at a shopping centre in Bangkok on Tuesday, police said, 10 days after a mass shooting at another mall in Thailand's northeast.

The shooting at the Century The Movie Plaza, near the Thai capital's Victory Monument, was a personal issue and the gunman had fled the scene, Thai police said.

"One person died and another was injured," police Colonel Krissana Pattanacharoen told Reuters. Police said in a statement they knew the suspect's identity and were working to apprehend him.

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Ten days before, a soldier killed at least a dozen people at the Terminal 21 shopping centre in the northeastern city of Nakhon Ratchasima. He had earlier killed his commanding officer, other soldiers at his base and several people at a Buddhist temple.

Earlier this month, Thais held an evening vigil for the 29 victims of an "unprecedented" mass shooting carried out by a soldier.

Sharpshooters killed the gunman on earlier this month after a 17-hour ordeal, including a night of firefights and terrifying dashes for mall exits by shoppers trapped in the Terminal 21 mall in Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as Korat.

The provincial governor told reporters that the total death toll -- including the gunman -- stood at 30.

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The dead include civilians, one of them a 13-year-old boy, and security forces going after the rogue soldier, who was upset over a debt dispute, according to Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha.

"It is unprecedented in Thailand, and I want this to be the last time this crisis happens," he said earlier outside a hospital where victims -- some in critical condition -- were being treated.

Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world, and several shootings at courthouses last year renewed concern about gun violence.

(Inputs from Reuters and AFP)

A gunman killed one person and wounded another at a shopping centre in Bangkok on Tuesday, police said, 10 days after a mass shooting at another mall in Thailand's northeast.

A gunman killed one person and wounded another at a shopping centre in Bangkok on Tuesday, police said, 10 days after a mass shooting at another mall in Thailand's northeast. The shooting at the Century The Movie Plaza, near the Thai capital's Victory Monument, was a personal issue and the gunman had fled the scene, Thai police said. "One person died and another was injured," police Colonel Krissana Pattanacharoen told Reuters. Police said in a statement they knew the suspect's identity and were working to apprehend him. Also read: Thai soldier kills at least 17 in shooting rampage Ten days before, a soldier killed at least a dozen people at the Terminal 21 shopping centre in the northeastern city of Nakhon Ratchasima. He had earlier killed his commanding officer, other soldiers at his base and several people at a Buddhist temple. Earlier this month, Thais held an evening vigil for the 29 victims of an "unprecedented" mass shooting carried out by a soldier. Sharpshooters killed the gunman on earlier this month after a 17-hour ordeal, including a night of firefights and terrifying dashes for mall exits by shoppers trapped in the Terminal 21 mall in Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as Korat. The provincial governor told reporters that the total death toll -- including the gunman -- stood at 30. Also read: Thai city holds vigil for 29 victims of 'unprecedented' mass shooting The dead include civilians, one of them a 13-year-old boy, and security forces going after the rogue soldier, who was upset over a debt dispute, according to Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha. "It is unprecedented in Thailand, and I want this to be the last time this crisis happens," he said earlier outside a hospital where victims -- some in critical condition -- were being treated. Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world, and several shootings at courthouses last year renewed concern about gun violence. (Inputs from Reuters and AFP)

Gunman kills one person at Bangkok shopping mall days after mass shooting

At least six people have been killed and several others wounded after gunman opened fire in a hospital in the eastern Czech city of Ostrova.

"There are six dead and two seriously injured people on the site," regional police spokeswoman Pavla Jirouskova told the public Czech Television. She said the police were still looking for the gunman.

University Hospital in Ostrava has been evacuated and security heightened around the country after the attack.

Police are searching for the suspect after the attack.

"We are currently strengthening the supervision of selected soft targets across the Czech Republic," said Czech Police on Twitter.

According to the police officials, &nbsp;the shooting happened around 7 am Tuesday morning in the University hospital in the city of Ostrava, located 350 kilometers (220 milest) east of Prague.

The shooting was the worst in the Czech Republic since 2015, when a gunman killed eight people at a restaurant in Uhersky Brod, about 180 miles southeast of Prague.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least six people have been killed and several others wounded after gunman opened fire in a hospital in the eastern Czech city of Ostrova. "There are six dead and two seriously injured people on the site," regional police spokeswoman Pavla Jirouskova told the public Czech Television.

At least six people have been killed and several others wounded after gunman opened fire in a hospital in the eastern Czech city of Ostrova. "There are six dead and two seriously injured people on the site," regional police spokeswoman Pavla Jirouskova told the public Czech Television. She said the police were still looking for the gunman. University Hospital in Ostrava has been evacuated and security heightened around the country after the attack. Police are searching for the suspect after the attack. "We are currently strengthening the supervision of selected soft targets across the Czech Republic," said Czech Police on Twitter. According to the police officials, the shooting happened around 7 am Tuesday morning in the University hospital in the city of Ostrava, located 350 kilometers (220 milest) east of Prague. The shooting was the worst in the Czech Republic since 2015, when a gunman killed eight people at a restaurant in Uhersky Brod, about 180 miles southeast of Prague. (With inputs from agencies)

Czech hospital shooting: Six killed after gunman opens fire in Ostrova

Florida Naval Base shooting accused photograph released by FBI. Gunman identified as a Saudi airman.

Florida Naval Base shooting accused photograph released

Another open-air shootout in the U.S. at a Walmart. A woman and a man have been killed and after killing the gunman fatally shot himself as well. Watch this video to find out more in the details.

Another open-air shootout in the U.S., a woman and a man killed

The teenager who <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-look-for-motive-behind-california-school-shooting-262348">gunned down classmates</a> at a California high school before shooting himself died Friday, leaving detectives baffled over the motive of a Boy Scout with no obvious alarm bells in his background.

Nathaniel Berhow died in a hospital one day after shooting himself in the head at the end of a 16th birthday rampage that left two fellow students dead.

Berhow had been in critical condition since police officers storming the campus found him lying among the wounded.

The Los Angeles sheriff's department confirmed Berhow died shortly after 3:30 pm (2330 GMT) on Friday.&nbsp;

The puzzle of what led him to open fire at Saugus High School, a short commute from Los Angeles, deepened as a picture emerged of a quiet yet sociable teen who was familiar with guns but had no history of troubling behaviour.

"We know it was a planned attack, it was deliberate... The motive? We don't have it yet," Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told a news conference.

The victims,&nbsp;a boy and a girl died while another three students were wounded,&nbsp;appeared to have been chosen at random, he said.

"There's no relationships that we can tell (between) the suspect and the victims," Villanueva added, scotching rumours that an ex-girlfriend had been his target.

There was also no history of the teen being bullied.

The FBI earlier said there is no evidence that the suspect had any ideological motives or acted on behalf of any organization. No manifesto or suicide note has been found.

Deepening the riddle, Berhow's late father had owned six registered guns -- but none of them matched the .45 calibre semiautomatic the suspect used.

His proficiency with the weapon during his short, deadly ambush suggested he had been firing guns for some time.

"In 16 seconds he cleared a malfunction and was able to shoot five people and himself, so he seemed very familiar with firing the weapon," said Villanueva.

'Bewildered'&nbsp;

Jared Axen, 33, a next-door neighbour, described Berhow as an introvert who was usually quiet and reserved but who had friends and could readily be engaged in conversation.

"I would see him go back and forth between scouting. I'd see him do a lot of sports-related activities," he told the Los Angeles Times.

School records show Berhow was a keen middle-distance track runner.

Aidan Soto, a fellow scout and student at Saugus, described the suspect as a "good kid," and the last person he would expect to carry out a mass shooting.

"The younger scouts really looked up to him. He was there when they needed him with anything. I'm bewildered and looking for answers."

Although Berhow had no <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-five-wounded-after-shooting-at-california-high-school-officials-262164">evident history of violence</a>, his family life over the past few years had been difficult.

His father, divorced from his mother not long before, died of a heart attack in December 2017.

The father had reportedly suffered from alcohol-related problems, and was at one point suspected of domestic violence but never prosecuted for lack of evidence.&nbsp;

Nonetheless, the father and son were seemingly close.

"He would tell me that he missed his father and that he loved him," Axen said.

'Another innocent person'

The father was a keen hunter whom neighbours would see manufacturing ammunition in his garage. Investigators said they found additional arms at the home, beyond the six registered weapons.

Berhow would sometimes accompany his father on hunting trips, according to Axen,&nbsp;accounting for the deadly accuracy of his shooting.

He also "knew how many rounds he had," noted Villanueva, the sheriff.&nbsp;The teen gunman saved his final bullet for himself.

The students slain by Berhow were identified as Gracie Anne Muehlberger, 15, and a 14-year-old boy.

Messages on Muehlberger's Instagram page read&nbsp;"I miss you so much already love," and "It's so sad that another innocent person has to die."

Another <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-two-killed-in-school-shooting-teen-shooter-in-custody-262181">wounded teenager</a> was able to return home Friday morning, and two girls,&nbsp;both operated on for gunshot wounds,&nbsp;should be able to leave the hospital in a few days, say medics.

Tearful prayer vigils were held Thursday night, and all schools in the district remained closed Friday in a mark of respect, Deputy Superintendent Mike Kuhlman said.

The teenager who gunned down classmates at a California high school before shooting himself died Friday, leaving detectives baffled over the motive of a Boy Scout with no obvious alarm bells in his background.

The teenager who gunned down classmates at a California high school before shooting himself died Friday, leaving detectives baffled over the motive of a Boy Scout with no obvious alarm bells in his background. Nathaniel Berhow died in a hospital one day after shooting himself in the head at the end of a 16th birthday rampage that left two fellow students dead. Berhow had been in critical condition since police officers storming the campus found him lying among the wounded. The Los Angeles sheriff's department confirmed Berhow died shortly after 3:30 pm (2330 GMT) on Friday. The puzzle of what led him to open fire at Saugus High School, a short commute from Los Angeles, deepened as a picture emerged of a quiet yet sociable teen who was familiar with guns but had no history of troubling behaviour. "We know it was a planned attack, it was deliberate... The motive? We don't have it yet," Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told a news conference. The victims, a boy and a girl died while another three students were wounded, appeared to have been chosen at random, he said. "There's no relationships that we can tell (between) the suspect and the victims," Villanueva added, scotching rumours that an ex-girlfriend had been his target. There was also no history of the teen being bullied. The FBI earlier said there is no evidence that the suspect had any ideological motives or acted on behalf of any organization. No manifesto or suicide note has been found. Deepening the riddle, Berhow's late father had owned six registered guns -- but none of them matched the .45 calibre semiautomatic the suspect used. His proficiency with the weapon during his short, deadly ambush suggested he had been firing guns for some time. "In 16 seconds he cleared a malfunction and was able to shoot five people and himself, so he seemed very familiar with firing the weapon," said Villanueva. 'Bewildered' Jared Axen, 33, a next-door neighbour, described Berhow as an introvert who was usually quiet and reserved but who had friends and could readily be engaged in conversation. "I would see him go back and forth between scouting. I'd see him do a lot of sports-related activities," he told the Los Angeles Times. School records show Berhow was a keen middle-distance track runner. Aidan Soto, a fellow scout and student at Saugus, described the suspect as a "good kid," and the last person he would expect to carry out a mass shooting. "The younger scouts really looked up to him. He was there when they needed him with anything. I'm bewildered and looking for answers." Although Berhow had no evident history of violence, his family life over the past few years had been difficult. His father, divorced from his mother not long before, died of a heart attack in December 2017. The father had reportedly suffered from alcohol-related problems, and was at one point suspected of domestic violence but never prosecuted for lack of evidence. Nonetheless, the father and son were seemingly close. "He would tell me that he missed his father and that he loved him," Axen said. 'Another innocent person' The father was a keen hunter whom neighbours would see manufacturing ammunition in his garage. Investigators said they found additional arms at the home, beyond the six registered weapons. Berhow would sometimes accompany his father on hunting trips, according to Axen, accounting for the deadly accuracy of his shooting. He also "knew how many rounds he had," noted Villanueva, the sheriff. The teen gunman saved his final bullet for himself. The students slain by Berhow were identified as Gracie Anne Muehlberger, 15, and a 14-year-old boy. Messages on Muehlberger's Instagram page read "I miss you so much already love," and "It's so sad that another innocent person has to die." Another wounded teenager was able to return home Friday morning, and two girls, both operated on for gunshot wounds, should be able to leave the hospital in a few days, say medics. Tearful prayer vigils were held Thursday night, and all schools in the district remained closed Friday in a mark of respect, Deputy Superintendent Mike Kuhlman said.

Gunman who killed fellow classmates in California dies as police look for motive

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents in the United States have discovered a cache of some 25 guns and 10,000 bullets after arresting a teenager who made online comments supporting mass shootings.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents in the United States have discovered a cache of some 25 guns and 10,000 bullets after arresting a teenager who made online comments supporting mass shootings. In a complaint filed Monday, the FBI charged Boardman, Ohio resident Justin Olsen with threatening to assault a federal law enforcement officer after he posted on an online forum: "In conclusion, shoot every federal agent on sight". The 18-year-old's account on the iFunny website, a forum where users share memes had approximately 4,400 subscribers. He had previously made posts supporting mass shootings and targeting family planning and reproductive rights group Planned Parenthood, the complaint said. After searching his father's house, agents found around 15 assault rifles and shotguns and 10 semi-automatic pistols inside the bedroom of Olsen's father, along with the ammunition. Agents also found "camouflage clothing and camouflaged backpacks," according to the complaint. Olsen admitted to making the online comments, the complaint said, but insisted they were "only a joke" and were made in regards to the controversial 1993 standoff in Waco, Texas. The Branch Davidians religious sect held off federal authorities attempting to arrest their members on weapons charges until the FBI eventually launched an assault and used tear gas. A fire engulfed the sect's compound and 76 people died Olsen's arrest came a week after back-to-back massacres killed 31 people in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, sparking calls for lawmakers to limit the availability of firearms and reduce the carnage from gun violence in the United States.

Online commenter supported mass shootings, stockpiled weapons: Federal Bureau of Investigation

The gunman who killed his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sister-of-gunman-among-nine-dead-in-ohio-mass-shooting-240691">sister and eight other people in Dayton, Ohio,</a> before he was slain by police had a history of violent obsessions and previously mused about committing mass murder, an FBI official said on Tuesday.

FBI agent Todd Wickerham told a news conference two days after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-less-than-a-minute-gunman-kills-9-people-in-ohio-mass-shooting-240677">massacre in the streets</a> of Dayton`s historic downtown Oregon District that investigators have yet to conclude what motivated the killer or whether he may have had an accomplice.

Police said in the initial aftermath of Sunday morning`s bloodshed they believed the slain suspect, identified as 24-year-old Connor Betts, a white man from the Dayton suburb of Bellbrook, had acted alone.

The gunman, who was wearing body armour and a mask, opened fire with an assault-style rifle fitted with a high-capacity ammunition drum that could hold 100 rounds, police said. Authorities said officers patrolling the area arrived on the scene and shot the gunman dead 30 seconds after the violence began.

In addition to the nine people killed, including Betts` sister, more than two dozen others were injured in the attack, which came 13 hours after a shooting spree that claimed 22 lives in El Paso, Texas.

"Violent ideologies"

The suspected assailant in Texas surrendered to police and has been charged with capital murder in what authorities are treating as a hate crime and act of domestic terrorism. Most of the victims were Hispanic.

Federal agents have found no clues suggesting the Dayton gunman was influenced by the rampage in El Paso, said Wickerham, the agent in charge of the FBI`s Cincinnati office.

However, he said, "The individual had a history of obsession with violent ideations, including mass shootings, and expressed a desire to commit a mass shooting."&nbsp;

"We have uncovered evidence throughout the course of our investigation that the shooter was exploring violent ideologies," Wickerham added.

Much remains unclear. The agent said investigators were seeking to determine what particular ideology may have influenced the gunman, "who, if anyone, helped him or had any advance knowledge of his intentions to conduct this attack, and why he committed this specific act of violence."

Wickerham said nothing so far indicated the shooting spree was racially motivated, though six of the nine dead were African-American.

Authorities have said that Betts was known to have been a troubled youth in high school, at one point drawing up a "hit list" of students he wanted to kill or otherwise harm.

The Dayton Daily News, citing the recollections of former classmates, reported Betts had been suspended from high school, and detained by police, over the hit list. But Bellbrook police said it had no record of such an incident, the paper reported.

A former girlfriend of Betts, Adelia Johnson, told CNN that he had once shown her a video on his phone of a mass shooting.

"It wasn`t a red flag, which I know is weird to a lot of people, but given the context of him being a psychology student and fascinated in the psychology of these things, that`s what made it digestible," Johnson told CNN.

"Do something"

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, responding to mounting public pressure for action to curb gun violence, proposed a "red flag" law that would allow a judge to order firearms confiscated from any individual deemed to be a threat to themselves or others. Law enforcement and family members could petition the court for such an order.

"We have an obligation to each other," DeWine, a Republican backed by the National Rifle Association gun lobby, said at a news briefing. "If someone is showing signs of trouble or problems, we must help and we must not turn away."

The governor was heckled on Sunday night as he spoke at a vigil for the victims of the rampage. Protesters repeatedly chanted "Do something!" a reference to perceived state and federal inaction to curb US&nbsp;gun violence.

DeWine, who took office in January, previously expressed support for red flag laws after a deadly shooting at a California synagogue in April.

Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have red flag laws on the books, according to the gun-control advocacy group Giffords. Most are under majority Democratic governments. DeWine`s proposal could meet resistance in the Republican-controlled Ohio legislature.

In an address to the nation on Monday, President Donald Trump also backed laws to allow guns to be seized from dangerous individuals, while calling for tighter monitoring of the internet, mental health reform and wider use of the death penalty in response to mass shootings.

The president confirmed on Tuesday that he planned to visit both Dayton and El Paso on Wednesday to meet with first responders, law enforcement officials and victims.

Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, a Democrat, said she would welcome the president but plans to tell Trump that his comments "weren`t very helpful to the issue around guns," referring to his remarks on Monday about ways to curb gun violence.

The gunman who killed his sister and eight other people in Dayton, Ohio, before he was slain by police had a history of violent obsessions and previously mused about committing mass murder, an FBI official said on Tuesday.

The gunman who killed his sister and eight other people in Dayton, Ohio, before he was slain by police had a history of violent obsessions and previously mused about committing mass murder, an FBI official said on Tuesday. FBI agent Todd Wickerham told a news conference two days after the massacre in the streets of Dayton`s historic downtown Oregon District that investigators have yet to conclude what motivated the killer or whether he may have had an accomplice. Police said in the initial aftermath of Sunday morning`s bloodshed they believed the slain suspect, identified as 24-year-old Connor Betts, a white man from the Dayton suburb of Bellbrook, had acted alone. The gunman, who was wearing body armour and a mask, opened fire with an assault-style rifle fitted with a high-capacity ammunition drum that could hold 100 rounds, police said. Authorities said officers patrolling the area arrived on the scene and shot the gunman dead 30 seconds after the violence began. In addition to the nine people killed, including Betts` sister, more than two dozen others were injured in the attack, which came 13 hours after a shooting spree that claimed 22 lives in El Paso, Texas. "Violent ideologies" The suspected assailant in Texas surrendered to police and has been charged with capital murder in what authorities are treating as a hate crime and act of domestic terrorism. Most of the victims were Hispanic. Federal agents have found no clues suggesting the Dayton gunman was influenced by the rampage in El Paso, said Wickerham, the agent in charge of the FBI`s Cincinnati office. However, he said, "The individual had a history of obsession with violent ideations, including mass shootings, and expressed a desire to commit a mass shooting." "We have uncovered evidence throughout the course of our investigation that the shooter was exploring violent ideologies," Wickerham added. Much remains unclear. The agent said investigators were seeking to determine what particular ideology may have influenced the gunman, "who, if anyone, helped him or had any advance knowledge of his intentions to conduct this attack, and why he committed this specific act of violence." Wickerham said nothing so far indicated the shooting spree was racially motivated, though six of the nine dead were African-American. Authorities have said that Betts was known to have been a troubled youth in high school, at one point drawing up a "hit list" of students he wanted to kill or otherwise harm. The Dayton Daily News, citing the recollections of former classmates, reported Betts had been suspended from high school, and detained by police, over the hit list. But Bellbrook police said it had no record of such an incident, the paper reported. A former girlfriend of Betts, Adelia Johnson, told CNN that he had once shown her a video on his phone of a mass shooting. "It wasn`t a red flag, which I know is weird to a lot of people, but given the context of him being a psychology student and fascinated in the psychology of these things, that`s what made it digestible," Johnson told CNN. "Do something" Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, responding to mounting public pressure for action to curb gun violence, proposed a "red flag" law that would allow a judge to order firearms confiscated from any individual deemed to be a threat to themselves or others. Law enforcement and family members could petition the court for such an order. "We have an obligation to each other," DeWine, a Republican backed by the National Rifle Association gun lobby, said at a news briefing. "If someone is showing signs of trouble or problems, we must help and we must not turn away." The governor was heckled on Sunday night as he spoke at a vigil for the victims of the rampage. Protesters repeatedly chanted "Do something!" a reference to perceived state and federal inaction to curb US gun violence. DeWine, who took office in January, previously expressed support for red flag laws after a deadly shooting at a California synagogue in April. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have red flag laws on the books, according to the gun-control advocacy group Giffords. Most are under majority Democratic governments. DeWine`s proposal could meet resistance in the Republican-controlled Ohio legislature. In an address to the nation on Monday, President Donald Trump also backed laws to allow guns to be seized from dangerous individuals, while calling for tighter monitoring of the internet, mental health reform and wider use of the death penalty in response to mass shootings. The president confirmed on Tuesday that he planned to visit both Dayton and El Paso on Wednesday to meet with first responders, law enforcement officials and victims. Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, a Democrat, said she would welcome the president but plans to tell Trump that his comments "weren`t very helpful to the issue around guns," referring to his remarks on Monday about ways to curb gun violence.

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