Following a series of significant protests against Serbian president Alexander Vucic's Administration in the wake of two horrific shootings this month thousands of government supporters flocked to the streets of Belgrade on Friday to show their support for the president the March which has been termed as the Serbia of Hope rally .

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<p>One person was left dead while three were injured after a shooting incident at a birthday party in the southeastern US state of Alabama, late on Friday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident took place in the Birmingham city of the state. According to Truman Fitzgerald, the Birmingham Police public information officer, the department received calls of multiple people being shot in the 900 block of 47th Street North at around 10 pm&nbsp;local time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upon reaching the scene, the police officers managed to find one woman and three men injured in front of an apartment building. The Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service was pressed into action and the victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, one of the men succumbed to the injuries after initial treatment. Fitzgerald added that while men were shot, the woman suffered injuries not caused by gunfire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The preliminary investigation revealed that a birthday party was happening in the area when an 'unidentified' assailant approached the party attendees&nbsp;and opened fire. So far, the police do not have any major lead nor do they have any suspect in custody.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Birthday party shooting events escalate&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Mass shooting events at parties have become a regular occurrence in the US, especially in Alabama in recent times.&nbsp;Last month, a mass shooting at a birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama left four dead. According to local media reports, at least 20 people were shot at and sustained injuries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"There were four lives tragically lost in this incident, and there's been a multitude of injuries," Sergeant Jeremy Burkett, a spokesman for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) informed at the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, earlier this month, a 17-year-old girl was killed while five were injured at a large party near a college campus in Chico, Northern California.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>More shootings than days in 2023</strong></h2>

<p>The United States has witnessed over 200 mass shootings so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The statistic becomes all the more damning when one realises there have been more mass shootings than days in 2023. The archive tracked more than 647 mass shootings in 2022 while the number stood at 690 in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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One person was left dead while three were injured after a shooting incident at a birthday party in the southeastern US state of Alabama, late on Friday night. The incident took place in the Birmingham city of the state.

One person was left dead while three were injured after a shooting incident at a birthday party in the southeastern US state of Alabama, late on Friday night. The incident took place in the Birmingham city of the state. According to Truman Fitzgerald, the Birmingham Police public information officer, the department received calls of multiple people being shot in the 900 block of 47th Street North at around 10 pm local time. Upon reaching the scene, the police officers managed to find one woman and three men injured in front of an apartment building. The Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service was pressed into action and the victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, one of the men succumbed to the injuries after initial treatment. Fitzgerald added that while men were shot, the woman suffered injuries not caused by gunfire. The preliminary investigation revealed that a birthday party was happening in the area when an 'unidentified' assailant approached the party attendees and opened fire. So far, the police do not have any major lead nor do they have any suspect in custody. ALSO READ | US: At least nine shot at mall in Texas; shooter killed by police Birthday party shooting events escalate Mass shooting events at parties have become a regular occurrence in the US, especially in Alabama in recent times. Last month, a mass shooting at a birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama left four dead. According to local media reports, at least 20 people were shot at and sustained injuries. WATCH | Nashville Shooting: 28-year-old fatally shoots three in Nashville school | WION Speed News × "There were four lives tragically lost in this incident, and there's been a multitude of injuries," Sergeant Jeremy Burkett, a spokesman for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) informed at the time. Similarly, earlier this month, a 17-year-old girl was killed while five were injured at a large party near a college campus in Chico, Northern California. ALSO READ | 'Sweet 16' birthday party horror: Mass shooting in Alabama leaves at least 4 dead More shootings than days in 2023 The United States has witnessed over 200 mass shootings so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The statistic becomes all the more damning when one realises there have been more mass shootings than days in 2023. The archive tracked more than 647 mass shootings in 2022 while the number stood at 690 in 2021. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

USA: One killed, three injured in shooting incident at birthday party in Alabama

More than 200 mass shootings have taken place in the United States. 14,700 lives have been lost due to gun-violence. A gun-obsessed nation of 330 million is awash with 400 million guns. The threat of mass shootings is a very real concern in everyday life. Whether it be at schools, shopping malls, supermarkets, or highways. The land of the free is besieged with a palpable sense of insecurity and vulnerability. Mohammed Saleh brings you more the report on the incident of mass shooting from Texas, United States.

Have mass shootings made the United States the most dangerous country to live in?

Serbian authorities displayed around 13,500 weapons they say people have been handed over since this month's mass shootings, including hand grenades, automatic weapons, and anti-tank rocket launchers.

Serbian authorities display 13,500 weapons

<p>Steven Spainhouer, a former officer in the US Army and police, claims to be a "gun lover" and feels at ease around firearms.&nbsp;Spainhouer, though, is now fiercely advocating for&nbsp;gun control&nbsp;after witnessing a man with a rifle kill many people before being fatally shot by police outside a suburban Dallas mall on Saturday.</p>

<p>“We need some action in our legislatures at the federal and state level for better gun control,” he said in an interview with&nbsp;MSNBC&nbsp;a day after the mass killing outside Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spainhouer recalled running to the mall after receiving a call from his son informing him that he had heard a shooting. He arrived before first responders and gave CPR to some people who had been shot to death, reported the Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spainhouer described the atrocities he witnessed first-hand in a separate interview with CBS.</p>

<p>“The first girl I walked up to was crouched down covering her head in the bushes.&nbsp;So I felt for a pulse, pulled her head to the side and she had no face,”&nbsp;he told&nbsp;CBS.</p>

<p>Investigators discovered that Mauricio Garcia, 33, shot eight people to death and seven others in the vicinity of the Allen Mall. The attacker was fatally shot by a police officer who had gone to the mall for an unrelated incident; a law enforcement official later revealed to the Associated Press that Garcia had shown interest in white supremacist ideologies before committing the mass murder.</p>

<h2><strong>America's struggle with gun violence</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Gun Violence Archive, as of Monday morning (May 8),&nbsp;there had been more than 200 mass shootings and 20 mass killings this year.</p>

<p>As of Monday, the United States had&nbsp;recorded&nbsp;more than one mass murder every week, a far greater rate than in previous years.</p>

<p>Despite these and subsequent nationwide mass shootings, Congress has been unable to severely restrict access to guns. In between, the Republican-run state passed legislation allowing Texans to openly carry guns without a permit or training. A federal judge overturned one of the state's few gun laws last year, which prohibited anybody under 21 from carrying guns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition, Texas's state legislature is considering a bill that would mandate that students in grade school have access to battlefield-style tourniquets and be trained on how to use them to stop bleeding in the event that a mass shooter targets them.&nbsp;</p>

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Steven Spainhouer, a former officer in the US Army and police, claims to be a "gun lover" and feels at ease around firearms. Spainhouer, though, is now fiercely advocating for gun control after witnessing a man with a rifle kill many people before being fatally shot by police outside a suburban Dallas mall on Saturday.

Steven Spainhouer, a former officer in the US Army and police, claims to be a "gun lover" and feels at ease around firearms. Spainhouer, though, is now fiercely advocating for gun control after witnessing a man with a rifle kill many people before being fatally shot by police outside a suburban Dallas mall on Saturday. “We need some action in our legislatures at the federal and state level for better gun control,” he said in an interview with MSNBC a day after the mass killing outside Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas. Spainhouer recalled running to the mall after receiving a call from his son informing him that he had heard a shooting. He arrived before first responders and gave CPR to some people who had been shot to death, reported the Guardian. Spainhouer described the atrocities he witnessed first-hand in a separate interview with CBS. “The first girl I walked up to was crouched down covering her head in the bushes. So I felt for a pulse, pulled her head to the side and she had no face,” he told CBS. Investigators discovered that Mauricio Garcia, 33, shot eight people to death and seven others in the vicinity of the Allen Mall. The attacker was fatally shot by a police officer who had gone to the mall for an unrelated incident; a law enforcement official later revealed to the Associated Press that Garcia had shown interest in white supremacist ideologies before committing the mass murder. America's struggle with gun violence According to the Gun Violence Archive, as of Monday morning (May 8), there had been more than 200 mass shootings and 20 mass killings this year. As of Monday, the United States had recorded more than one mass murder every week, a far greater rate than in previous years. Despite these and subsequent nationwide mass shootings, Congress has been unable to severely restrict access to guns. In between, the Republican-run state passed legislation allowing Texans to openly carry guns without a permit or training. A federal judge overturned one of the state's few gun laws last year, which prohibited anybody under 21 from carrying guns. In addition, Texas's state legislature is considering a bill that would mandate that students in grade school have access to battlefield-style tourniquets and be trained on how to use them to stop bleeding in the event that a mass shooter targets them. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>In another instance of mass shooting, a 17-year-old girl was killed while five were injured at a large party near a college campus in Chico, Northern California on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police stated they received the distress call in the wee hours of Saturday and the officers were dispatched to the spot at 3:26 am. The party was reportedly taking place on the 1000 block of Columbus Avenue just off the campus of California State University Chico.</p>

<p>According to Chico Police Chief Billy Aldridge, officers were first dispatched to a different party around 12:27 am after receiving reports that several rounds from a firearm were discharged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A fight had occurred at the party and a suspect had been asked to leave before the officers arrived. Two individuals in the party were hospitalised after being assaulted by the suspect, added Aldridge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few hours later, officers were called to a different party, the one near Columbus Avenue and found a person matching the description of the suspect from the earlier incident and arrested him for possession of a gun and reckless discharge.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, less than 30 minutes later, just before 3:30 am, police were called back to the venue, only to find six people had been shot, with a 17-year-old girl succumbing to the injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All the victims ranged in age from 17 to 21 years old and were taken to local hospitals. The five people wounded have sustained non-life-threatening injuries and will likely return to normalcy in some time. The police have withheld the names of the victims as the investigation is ongoing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aldridge called the shooting an "isolated incident" with "no ongoing threat to the community". He did not comment on whether the shooter had any motive or if they had identified a suspect or suspects.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident came on the same day as when nine people were shot dead at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas. City police chief Brian Harvey said that the gunman, who authorities believed acted alone, was killed by a police officer after he began firing outside the mall</p>

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<h2><strong>More shootings than days in 2023</strong></h2>

<p>The United States has witnessed over 190 mass shootings so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The statistic becomes all the more damning when one realises there have been more mass shootings than days in 2023.&nbsp;The archive tracked more than 647 mass shootings in 2022 while the number stood at 690 in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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In another instance of mass shooting, a 17-year-old girl was killed while five were injured at a large party near a college campus in Chico, Northern California on Saturday.

In another instance of mass shooting, a 17-year-old girl was killed while five were injured at a large party near a college campus in Chico, Northern California on Saturday. The police stated they received the distress call in the wee hours of Saturday and the officers were dispatched to the spot at 3:26 am. The party was reportedly taking place on the 1000 block of Columbus Avenue just off the campus of California State University Chico. According to Chico Police Chief Billy Aldridge, officers were first dispatched to a different party around 12:27 am after receiving reports that several rounds from a firearm were discharged. A fight had occurred at the party and a suspect had been asked to leave before the officers arrived. Two individuals in the party were hospitalised after being assaulted by the suspect, added Aldridge. A few hours later, officers were called to a different party, the one near Columbus Avenue and found a person matching the description of the suspect from the earlier incident and arrested him for possession of a gun and reckless discharge. WATCH | Nashville Shooting: 28-year-old fatally shoots three in Nashville school | WION Speed News × However, less than 30 minutes later, just before 3:30 am, police were called back to the venue, only to find six people had been shot, with a 17-year-old girl succumbing to the injuries. All the victims ranged in age from 17 to 21 years old and were taken to local hospitals. The five people wounded have sustained non-life-threatening injuries and will likely return to normalcy in some time. The police have withheld the names of the victims as the investigation is ongoing. Aldridge called the shooting an "isolated incident" with "no ongoing threat to the community". He did not comment on whether the shooter had any motive or if they had identified a suspect or suspects. The incident came on the same day as when nine people were shot dead at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas. City police chief Brian Harvey said that the gunman, who authorities believed acted alone, was killed by a police officer after he began firing outside the mall ALSO READ | US: At least nine shot at mall in Texas; shooter killed by police More shootings than days in 2023 The United States has witnessed over 190 mass shootings so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The statistic becomes all the more damning when one realises there have been more mass shootings than days in 2023. The archive tracked more than 647 mass shootings in 2022 while the number stood at 690 in 2021. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4840d109-7c40-4085-bab3-8c6cea223492}{229}" paraid="1961546062" >Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has vowed to completely “disarm” the Balkan country in the wake of back-to-back shootings witnessed within 48 hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0c292719-6f95-4b2d-ad74-031c18406e9d}{19}" paraid="1565763983" >On Friday, the president ordered a slew of strict gun control measures, including stringent background checks on gun owners, large-scale review of registered weapons in the country, and crackdown on illegal arms.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ffae441c-19e0-4d61-b168-72ff5942a725}{199}" paraid="1437376036" >“We will conduct a revision of all people who possess firearms, around 400,000 of them. After these checks, there will be no more than 30,000 to 40,000 weapons legally owned," Vucic announced as he condemned the latest attack as "terrorism" and "an attack on us all". &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2afd117a-d8a3-44df-a574-349b4419e6fb}{153}" paraid="1209556117" >He also said that they will impose double the penalties on those carrying illegal firearms and other weapons like knives. The president further said that no new gun permits would be issued.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{15a1e4db-e0d4-4b76-a409-dbbf2dbe5d63}{214}" paraid="1242586729" >The gun owners will be also subjected to more frequent psychiatric and psychological tests, as well as ad hoc drug testing, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{15a1e4db-e0d4-4b76-a409-dbbf2dbe5d63}{178}" paraid="1138508144" >The Serbian leader further pledged to strengthen security for schools, announcing that 1,200 new police officers will be recruited in the next six months to be deployed to schools across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Serbia: 8 dead, 13 injured in second mass shooting in two days&nbsp;</strong></h2>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9c59cbb5-37f8-4a22-a505-65031a4014f2}{158}" paraid="780368308" >Even though Serbia ranks among the highest in terms of gun ownership in Europe, mass shootings are extremely rare.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b64730da-f9a5-4b11-a6b3-f98d484d907f}{21}" paraid="299267389" >According to an estimate provided by the president, Serbia currently holds more than 760,000 registered firearms in the country of roughly 6.8 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{01c2437d-17c0-40e8-96ad-0d277838400f}{41}" paraid="1843439250" >The western Balkan regions are flooded with illegal weapons following wars and unrest in the 1990s. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{49f0e340-3cae-4166-9eb2-59587f0ad1b3}{122}" paraid="285310054" >In 2019, it was estimated that there are 39.1 firearms per 100 people in Serbia — the third highest in the world, behind the US and Montenegro, reports BBC.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4bde1210-e29e-42ed-9474-963e5ac0e507}{81}" paraid="894280065" >The tough measures on gun control come following repeated shootings in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9878c71f-b426-4e2b-844d-0d5ff956f97c}{86}" paraid="2135465935" >A man was on Friday arrested after opening fire from a moving car, killing eight and injuring 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9878c71f-b426-4e2b-844d-0d5ff956f97c}{196}" paraid="1930606174" >That shooting came soon after a boy killed nine people at a school.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9878c71f-b426-4e2b-844d-0d5ff956f97c}{199}" paraid="1980653856" >Wednesday's attack, where the 13-year-old shot dead eight fellow pupils at his school in Belgrade, as well as a security guard, was Serbia's worst shooting in years.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9878c71f-b426-4e2b-844d-0d5ff956f97c}{202}" paraid="76547961" >The second incident occurred in the early hours of Friday near the town of Mladenovac, 60km (37 miles) south of Belgrade, when the shooter opened fire from a moving car.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9878c71f-b426-4e2b-844d-0d5ff956f97c}{205}" paraid="1965267469" >According to local reports, the suspect, who is said to be in his&nbsp;early 20s, started firing at people with an automatic weapon after having an argument with a police officer in a park on Thursday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9878c71f-b426-4e2b-844d-0d5ff956f97c}{208}" paraid="430425102" >He was arrested on Friday morning after "an extensive search", which reportedly involved 600 police officers, the interior ministry said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9878c71f-b426-4e2b-844d-0d5ff956f97c}{187}" paraid="315524100" ><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em><br />
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has vowed to completely “disarm” the Balkan country in the wake of back-to-back shootings witnessed within 48 hours. On Friday, the president ordered a slew of strict gun control measures, including stringent background checks on gun owners, large-scale review of registered weapons in the country, and crackdown on illegal arms.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has vowed to completely “disarm” the Balkan country in the wake of back-to-back shootings witnessed within 48 hours. On Friday, the president ordered a slew of strict gun control measures, including stringent background checks on gun owners, large-scale review of registered weapons in the country, and crackdown on illegal arms. “We will conduct a revision of all people who possess firearms, around 400,000 of them. After these checks, there will be no more than 30,000 to 40,000 weapons legally owned," Vucic announced as he condemned the latest attack as "terrorism" and "an attack on us all". He also said that they will impose double the penalties on those carrying illegal firearms and other weapons like knives. The president further said that no new gun permits would be issued. The gun owners will be also subjected to more frequent psychiatric and psychological tests, as well as ad hoc drug testing, he said. The Serbian leader further pledged to strengthen security for schools, announcing that 1,200 new police officers will be recruited in the next six months to be deployed to schools across the country. Serbia: 8 dead, 13 injured in second mass shooting in two days Even though Serbia ranks among the highest in terms of gun ownership in Europe, mass shootings are extremely rare. According to an estimate provided by the president, Serbia currently holds more than 760,000 registered firearms in the country of roughly 6.8 million. The western Balkan regions are flooded with illegal weapons following wars and unrest in the 1990s. In 2019, it was estimated that there are 39.1 firearms per 100 people in Serbia — the third highest in the world, behind the US and Montenegro, reports BBC. The tough measures on gun control come following repeated shootings in the country. A man was on Friday arrested after opening fire from a moving car, killing eight and injuring 14. That shooting came soon after a boy killed nine people at a school. Wednesday's attack, where the 13-year-old shot dead eight fellow pupils at his school in Belgrade, as well as a security guard, was Serbia's worst shooting in years. The second incident occurred in the early hours of Friday near the town of Mladenovac, 60km (37 miles) south of Belgrade, when the shooter opened fire from a moving car. According to local reports, the suspect, who is said to be in his early 20s, started firing at people with an automatic weapon after having an argument with a police officer in a park on Thursday evening. He was arrested on Friday morning after "an extensive search", which reportedly involved 600 police officers, the interior ministry said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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In the nation's second mass shooting in as many days, a shooter shot at least eight people and injured 13 others. Hundreds of Serbian special forces are looking for him. According to the nation's Interior Ministry, the massacre happened at 11 p.m. on Thursday in the village of Dubona. According to the national broadcaster RTS, the attacker used an automatic firearm to shoot a crowd of people before escaping.

Serbia: Second mass shooting near a town 50 km South of Belgrade

<p>The&nbsp;man accused of fatally shooting five neighbours in&nbsp;a Texas home has been taken into custody after dayslong manhunt, the police said in a statement, on Tuesday (May 2). This comes after nearly four days of&nbsp;false alarms and few apparent leads. The 38-year-old suspect,&nbsp;Francisco Oropesa, was taken into custody around 7:00 pm (local time), said the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.&nbsp;<br />
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San Jacinto County District Attorney Todd Dillon told NBC news, Oropesa&nbsp;was&nbsp;apprehended in Cut and Shoot, Texas which is a few kilometres away from&nbsp;Cleveland, Texas, where the killings took place. The shooting took place after&nbsp;neighbours had&nbsp;asked Oropesa to stop firing his rifle on Friday night, when he stepped out of his house and shot rounds with an AR-15-style rifle, San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said on Saturday.<br />
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Initially,&nbsp;authorities&nbsp;were waiting for the&nbsp;fingerprints to confirm the person arrested is Oropesa. The suspect has now been&nbsp;taken to the Montgomery County Jail and is charged with first-degree murder said the district attorney.&nbsp;This comes after&nbsp;more than 250 law enforcement officials and a total of $80,000 in rewards, were&nbsp;involved in Oropesa’s manhunt, who had eluded Texas authorities after the shooting on Friday.<br />
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Law enforcement had been&nbsp;using&nbsp;the suspect's&nbsp;cellphone&nbsp;to track him but said that the trail went cold&nbsp;Saturday evening.&nbsp; A statement by the&nbsp;Montgomery County Sheriff's Office&nbsp;also said that a&nbsp;press conference&nbsp;will be held by&nbsp;San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers and the FBI-Houston to give more details about Oropesa's arrest.<br />
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The arrest also comes days after more details were revealed about&nbsp;Oropesa who was&nbsp;first removed by an immigration judge back in 2009.&nbsp;However, the suspect’s current immigration status remains unclear and it is also not known how long he was in the US since last deported.&nbsp;<br />
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In a statement, on Monday, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),&nbsp;said that it identified the suspect as a Mexican and confirmed that he was apprehended and deported several times.&nbsp;Oropesa was also convicted of driving while intoxicated in January 2012 in Montgomery County, Texas and sentenced to jail, the department added.&nbsp;<br />
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The&nbsp;gunman shot&nbsp;Wilson Garcia, the father of the one-month-old's wife, Sonia Argentina Guzman,&nbsp;before killing three other adults - Diana Velazquez Alvarado (21), Julisa Molina Rivera (31), Jose Jonathan Casarez (18) - and Garcia’s son, Daniel Enrique Laso-Guzman (8).</p>

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The man accused of fatally shooting five neighbours in a Texas home has been taken into custody after dayslong manhunt, the police said in a statement, on Tuesday (May 2).

The man accused of fatally shooting five neighbours in a Texas home has been taken into custody after dayslong manhunt, the police said in a statement, on Tuesday (May 2). This comes after nearly four days of false alarms and few apparent leads. The 38-year-old suspect, Francisco Oropesa, was taken into custody around 7:00 pm (local time), said the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. San Jacinto County District Attorney Todd Dillon told NBC news, Oropesa was apprehended in Cut and Shoot, Texas which is a few kilometres away from Cleveland, Texas, where the killings took place. The shooting took place after neighbours had asked Oropesa to stop firing his rifle on Friday night, when he stepped out of his house and shot rounds with an AR-15-style rifle, San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said on Saturday. Initially, authorities were waiting for the fingerprints to confirm the person arrested is Oropesa. The suspect has now been taken to the Montgomery County Jail and is charged with first-degree murder said the district attorney. This comes after more than 250 law enforcement officials and a total of $80,000 in rewards, were involved in Oropesa’s manhunt, who had eluded Texas authorities after the shooting on Friday. Law enforcement had been using the suspect's cellphone to track him but said that the trail went cold Saturday evening. A statement by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office also said that a press conference will be held by San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers and the FBI-Houston to give more details about Oropesa's arrest. The arrest also comes days after more details were revealed about Oropesa who was first removed by an immigration judge back in 2009. However, the suspect’s current immigration status remains unclear and it is also not known how long he was in the US since last deported. In a statement, on Monday, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), said that it identified the suspect as a Mexican and confirmed that he was apprehended and deported several times. Oropesa was also convicted of driving while intoxicated in January 2012 in Montgomery County, Texas and sentenced to jail, the department added. The gunman shot Wilson Garcia, the father of the one-month-old's wife, Sonia Argentina Guzman, before killing three other adults - Diana Velazquez Alvarado (21), Julisa Molina Rivera (31), Jose Jonathan Casarez (18) - and Garcia’s son, Daniel Enrique Laso-Guzman (8). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In the South African city of Pietermaritzburg's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) region, attackers shot and killed 10&nbsp;members of the same family on Friday (April 21), that consisted of&nbsp;seven women and three men, according to police.</p>

<p>“According to initial police reports, unknown gunmen stormed a Pietermaritzburg homestead and ambushed the family,” the South African Ministry of Police said in a<a href="https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=45767">&nbsp;statement</a>&nbsp;Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The local mayor told the media that there was a need to increase the capacity of the police stations in the area.&nbsp;Some arrests have been made, according to national police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe.</p>

<p>“Two suspects (have been) arrested, one dead, another fled the scene. Police are on a manhunt,” she said, adding that three firearms had been recovered from the suspects, reported CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Numerous&nbsp;mass&nbsp;shootings&nbsp;have&nbsp;shaken&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;in&nbsp;recent&nbsp;months.&nbsp;Police&nbsp;claim&nbsp;that&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;these&nbsp;shootings&nbsp;are&nbsp;connected&nbsp;to&nbsp;violence&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;taxi&nbsp;business,&nbsp;while&nbsp;others&nbsp;seem&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;related&nbsp;to&nbsp;drug&nbsp;gangs. For&nbsp;the&nbsp;shooting&nbsp;on&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;no&nbsp;motive&nbsp;has&nbsp;yet&nbsp;been&nbsp;presented.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police&nbsp;records&nbsp;show&nbsp;that&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;has&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;highest&nbsp;murder&nbsp;rates&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;world. Following&nbsp;the&nbsp;brief&nbsp;break&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;worst&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;lockdowns,&nbsp;the&nbsp;rates&nbsp;have&nbsp;started&nbsp;rising&nbsp;fast. A&nbsp;shooting&nbsp;at&nbsp;a&nbsp;pub&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Soweto&nbsp;township&nbsp;in&nbsp;July&nbsp;resulted&nbsp;in&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;15&nbsp;casualties.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a report published in September 2022, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (Gitoc) makes the case that South Africa has grown to become a global hub for organised crime.</p>

<p>According to the research, there are structured networks both inside and outside of the state that create, facilitate, and take advantage of possibilities for personal gain, as reported by The Conversation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Or, they use coercive means to get an unfair edge in both the public and private sectors of the economy. Some deliberately attempt to undermine crucial infrastructure in order to gain from this.</p>

<p>The spheres of public life that criminals take advantage of or intimidate to gain power are expanding. The healthcare, education, and parastatals have recently been affected by large-scale criminality. It costs a lot to speak out against corruption.</p>

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In the South African city of Pietermaritzburg's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) region, attackers shot and killed 10 members of the same family on Friday (April 21), that consisted of seven women and three men, according to police.

In the South African city of Pietermaritzburg's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) region, attackers shot and killed 10 members of the same family on Friday (April 21), that consisted of seven women and three men, according to police. “According to initial police reports, unknown gunmen stormed a Pietermaritzburg homestead and ambushed the family,” the South African Ministry of Police said in a statement Friday. The local mayor told the media that there was a need to increase the capacity of the police stations in the area. Some arrests have been made, according to national police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe. “Two suspects (have been) arrested, one dead, another fled the scene. Police are on a manhunt,” she said, adding that three firearms had been recovered from the suspects, reported CNN. Numerous mass shootings have shaken South Africa in recent months. Police claim that some of these shootings are connected to violence in the taxi business, while others seem to be related to drug gangs. For the shooting on Friday, no motive has yet been presented. Police records show that South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world. Following the brief break during the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, the rates have started rising fast. A shooting at a pub in the Soweto township in July resulted in at least 15 casualties. ALSO WATCH | South Africa: March inflation marks the second consecutive acceleration On the same evening, another shooting took place in a Pietermaritzburg pub and left four more people dead. Crime and politics in South Africa In a report published in September 2022, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (Gitoc) makes the case that South Africa has grown to become a global hub for organised crime. According to the research, there are structured networks both inside and outside of the state that create, facilitate, and take advantage of possibilities for personal gain, as reported by The Conversation. Or, they use coercive means to get an unfair edge in both the public and private sectors of the economy. Some deliberately attempt to undermine crucial infrastructure in order to gain from this. The spheres of public life that criminals take advantage of or intimidate to gain power are expanding. The healthcare, education, and parastatals have recently been affected by large-scale criminality. It costs a lot to speak out against corruption. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

South Africa: Family of 10 ambushed, killed in mass shooting

There have been 160 shootings in the United States of America this year itself. The topic of gun violence is deeply divisive in America. Gun politics within American politics is defines by two primary opposing ideologies about civilian gun ownership mainly those who advocate for gun control and those that advocate for gun rights.

Mass shootings on the rise in America

Four people were killed and 28 others were injured, in a shooting at a birthday party on Saturday in the city of Dadeville, Alabama. US President Joe Biden called the incident "outrageous and unacceptable".

Alabama Mass Shooting: 4 dead and 28 injured as gunman opens fire at a birthday party

<p>Four people have&nbsp;died and at least eight hospitalised following the&nbsp;latest incident of a mass shooting in the United States. A spokesperson of the Louiseville police said that a police officer was among those injured.&nbsp;As per reports, the shooting took place in Louisville, Kentucky, outside the Old National Bank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) said that they received calls about the shooting at 8:30 am which was reported from the 300 block E Main at the Old National Bank.</p>

<p>At a press conference, police told reporters that the “lone gunman” in the Louisville shooting had a connection with the bank where the shooting took place. The suspect appears to be a previous employee, the police said.</p>

<p>Police further informed that they responded to the call about the shooting&nbsp;within three minutes.&nbsp;Louisville Metro Police Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said that they encountered the suspect “almost immediately".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Kentucky Governor&nbsp;Andy Beshear said at the press conference that the bank where the shooting occurred is his bank and he lost two friends in the mass shooting.</p>

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<p>"This is awful. I have&nbsp;a very close friend that didn't&nbsp;make it today, and I have another close friend that didn't either," Beshear said.</p>

<p>He also said that another one of his friends was injured.</p>

<p>Earlier, LMPD&nbsp;confirmed "multiple casualties" at the scene and asked people to stay away from the area.&nbsp;The police department also tweeted that the shooter has been "neutralised".</p>

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<p>Previously confirming "reports of an active aggressor" in the centre of the city,&nbsp;Louisville police&nbsp;advised people to stay clear of the area.</p>

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<p>As per witness reports posted on social media, a dozen police cars and three ambulances responded to the shooting incident alert, and more than four people have been transported to the hospital. However, the exact number is still unknown.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kentucky Governor&nbsp;Andy Beshear also took to Twitter to&nbsp;confirm the "active shooting" and said that&nbsp;he is heading to the scene of the shooting.</p>

<p>'Please pray for all of the families impacted, and for the city of Louisville,' he tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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Four people have died and at least eight hospitalised following the latest incident of a mass shooting in the United States. A spokesperson of the Louiseville police said that a police officer was among those injured.

Four people have died and at least eight hospitalised following the latest incident of a mass shooting in the United States. A spokesperson of the Louiseville police said that a police officer was among those injured. As per reports, the shooting took place in Louisville, Kentucky, outside the Old National Bank. Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) said that they received calls about the shooting at 8:30 am which was reported from the 300 block E Main at the Old National Bank. At a press conference, police told reporters that the “lone gunman” in the Louisville shooting had a connection with the bank where the shooting took place. The suspect appears to be a previous employee, the police said. Police further informed that they responded to the call about the shooting within three minutes. Louisville Metro Police Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said that they encountered the suspect “almost immediately". Meanwhile, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at the press conference that the bank where the shooting occurred is his bank and he lost two friends in the mass shooting. × "This is awful. I have a very close friend that didn't make it today, and I have another close friend that didn't either," Beshear said. He also said that another one of his friends was injured. Earlier, LMPD confirmed "multiple casualties" at the scene and asked people to stay away from the area. The police department also tweeted that the shooter has been "neutralised". There is no longer an active aggressor threat. The suspected shooter has been neutralized. — LMPD (@LMPD) April 10, 2023 × Previously confirming "reports of an active aggressor" in the centre of the city, Louisville police advised people to stay clear of the area. We are confirming reports of an active aggressor in the 300 block of East Main. Please stay out of the area. There are multiple casualties. — LMPD (@LMPD) April 10, 2023 × As per witness reports posted on social media, a dozen police cars and three ambulances responded to the shooting incident alert, and more than four people have been transported to the hospital. However, the exact number is still unknown. 🚨BREAKING: Police confirm ‘multiple casualties’ following active shooter situation in downtown Louisville, Kentucky! pic.twitter.com/ktXbbaBRZj — Skyleigh Heinen (@Sky_Lee_1) April 10, 2023 × Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear also took to Twitter to confirm the "active shooting" and said that he is heading to the scene of the shooting. 'Please pray for all of the families impacted, and for the city of Louisville,' he tweeted. LMPD has confirmed a shooting situation in downtown Louisville with multiple casualties. I am headed there now. Please pray for all of the families impacted and for the city of Louisville. ^AB — Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) April 10, 2023 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Tampa Police Department officials are hailing security guards at a strip club in Florida for preventing a mass shooting. The incident took place Sunday night when a group of security guards stopped an armed man from entering a strip club in Tampa. The incident was captured on a surveillance camera. The gunman, identified as Michael Rudman, was wearing a devil mask and carrying a fully loaded firearm and a flashlight.</p>

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<p>One of the guards, named Manny Resto, noticed the firearm and knocked it out of Rudman's hand as he tried to enter the strip club. The guard then picked up the gun and pointed it at Rudman, but the suspect attempted to grab it back. A struggle then ensued, with three guards holding Rudman down. One of the guards suffered minor injuries during the incident.</p>

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<p>Police arrived at the scene and arrested Rudman, finding two additional loaded magazines and other weapons in his possession. One bullet was fired as the scene unfolded, although it struck the front gate of the club.</p>

<p>Resto’s actions were praised by Tampa Police interim Chief Lee Bercaw, who said that their heroic acts had potentially saved dozens of lives. As per a report by BBC, Lee Bercaw said there was "no question in my mind" the security guards had prevented a mass shooting.</p>

<p>Rudman was booked into Falkenburg Road Jail and faces several charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm while under a risk protection order.<br />
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Tampa Police Department officials are hailing security guards at a strip club in Florida for preventing a mass shooting. The incident took place Sunday night when a group of security guards stopped an armed man from entering a strip club in Tampa.

Tampa Police Department officials are hailing security guards at a strip club in Florida for preventing a mass shooting. The incident took place Sunday night when a group of security guards stopped an armed man from entering a strip club in Tampa. The incident was captured on a surveillance camera. The gunman, identified as Michael Rudman, was wearing a devil mask and carrying a fully loaded firearm and a flashlight. MMA Fighter-Turned-Security Guard Manny Resto Prevents Potential Mass Shooting - Tampa, Florida#truecrimecommunity #truecrime pic.twitter.com/xfNwqOpxej — True Crime Updates (@TrueCrimeUpdat) March 24, 2023 × One of the guards, named Manny Resto, noticed the firearm and knocked it out of Rudman's hand as he tried to enter the strip club. The guard then picked up the gun and pointed it at Rudman, but the suspect attempted to grab it back. A struggle then ensued, with three guards holding Rudman down. One of the guards suffered minor injuries during the incident. Watch: Gravitas: Who is to blame for the repeated cases of mass shooting in the U.S.? × Police arrived at the scene and arrested Rudman, finding two additional loaded magazines and other weapons in his possession. One bullet was fired as the scene unfolded, although it struck the front gate of the club. Resto’s actions were praised by Tampa Police interim Chief Lee Bercaw, who said that their heroic acts had potentially saved dozens of lives. As per a report by BBC, Lee Bercaw said there was "no question in my mind" the security guards had prevented a mass shooting. Rudman was booked into Falkenburg Road Jail and faces several charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm while under a risk protection order. The motive for Rudman's actions is still under investigation, but police noted that he had been at the venue the night prior. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Watch: Mass shooting prevented as security guards take gunman down at Florida strip club

<p>Authorities at Miami beach have imposed a curfew beginning Sunday following two deadly shootings during spring celebrations. Officials have also declared a state of emergency after having difficulty in controlling chaotic crowds, affecting spring breakers' most popular party location- the South beach.&nbsp;In a news release, the authorities stated that there would be a curfew from 11:59 pm on Sunday (March 19) until 6:00 am Monday (March 20) with an additional curfew on Thursday (March 23) to next Monday (March 27). According to CBS News, the city commission plans to discuss further restrictions next week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials stated the two separate shootings on Friday night and early Sunday that killed two people&nbsp;and caused chaos among crowds led to this decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The latest shooting: One killed, one injured &amp; suspect arrested</strong></p>

<p>According to the Miami Beach police, the shooting on Ocean Drive in South Beach around 3:30 am on Sunday morning was caught on surveillance video. It added that the suspect without any provocation shot the victim multiple times, who died after being rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital. The police on Twitter said that a second victim was hurt, but was treated at the scene and was released.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The arrest report identifies the suspect as "Dontavivous Polk," who fled on foot and dropped his gun while being chased by a police official. The suspect was later arrested and the gun was discovered to be stolen.</p>

<p>The records also stated that a second firearm was recovered from the victim.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The suspect is currently facing a first-degree murder charge, although no official charge has been officially filed as of Sunday.</p>

<p><strong>Friday shooting: One killed, one severely injured</strong></p>

<p>In last week's shooting, one male victim was killed, while another victim was severely injured, which led hundreds of people to scramble in fear as gunshots rang out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per CBS News, one person has been detained, however, no data has been made public.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>To who the curfew implies:</strong></p>

<p>The city release says that restaurants can stay open only for delivery.</p>

<p>The curfew doesn't imply to residents, people going to and from work, emergency services and tourists or hotel guests.&nbsp;</p>

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Authorities at Miami beach have imposed a curfew beginning Sunday following two deadly shootings during spring celebrations. Officials have also declared a state of emergency after having difficulty in controlling chaotic crowds, affecting spring breakers' most popular party location- the South beach.

Authorities at Miami beach have imposed a curfew beginning Sunday following two deadly shootings during spring celebrations. Officials have also declared a state of emergency after having difficulty in controlling chaotic crowds, affecting spring breakers' most popular party location- the South beach. In a news release, the authorities stated that there would be a curfew from 11:59 pm on Sunday (March 19) until 6:00 am Monday (March 20) with an additional curfew on Thursday (March 23) to next Monday (March 27). According to CBS News, the city commission plans to discuss further restrictions next week. The officials stated the two separate shootings on Friday night and early Sunday that killed two people and caused chaos among crowds led to this decision. The latest shooting: One killed, one injured & suspect arrested According to the Miami Beach police, the shooting on Ocean Drive in South Beach around 3:30 am on Sunday morning was caught on surveillance video. It added that the suspect without any provocation shot the victim multiple times, who died after being rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital. The police on Twitter said that a second victim was hurt, but was treated at the scene and was released. The arrest report identifies the suspect as "Dontavivous Polk," who fled on foot and dropped his gun while being chased by a police official. The suspect was later arrested and the gun was discovered to be stolen. The records also stated that a second firearm was recovered from the victim. The suspect is currently facing a first-degree murder charge, although no official charge has been officially filed as of Sunday. Friday shooting: One killed, one severely injured In last week's shooting, one male victim was killed, while another victim was severely injured, which led hundreds of people to scramble in fear as gunshots rang out. As per CBS News, one person has been detained, however, no data has been made public. To who the curfew implies: The city release says that restaurants can stay open only for delivery. The curfew doesn't imply to residents, people going to and from work, emergency services and tourists or hotel guests. However, some roads will be closed off and arriving hotels might have to show their ID proofs for identification.

Miami Beach shooting: Officials impose curfew from Sunday midnight amid spring celebrations

<p>The Memphis police department in a press release stated that one person was killed and 10 others were injured as a result of two shootings in Tennessee that authorities think are linked, as reported by the Associated Press.&nbsp; The shootings took place in Memphis' Whitehaven district, roughly 10 miles (16 km) south of the city centre and close to Memphis International Airport. The two shootings happened on East Shelby Drive, a commercial route lined with restaurants, supermarkets, churches, and medical offices, also bordered by residential areas.</p>

<p>The Live Lounge nightclub in Memphis made its first call for assistance from police at 12:43 in the morning, according to the press release.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Two victims were taken&nbsp;to the hospital in critical condition and five others with minor&nbsp;injuries went to area hospitals in private vehicles.</p>

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<p>Police were alerted to a second shooting approximately a mile distant while they were already on the site. Police reported that three victims were taken to the hospital in serious condition at the scene, while one male&nbsp;victim was pronounced dead.</p>

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The Memphis police department in a press release stated that one person was killed and 10 others were injured as a result of two shootings in Tennessee that authorities think are linked, as reported by the Associated Press.

The Memphis police department in a press release stated that one person was killed and 10 others were injured as a result of two shootings in Tennessee that authorities think are linked, as reported by the Associated Press. The shootings took place in Memphis' Whitehaven district, roughly 10 miles (16 km) south of the city centre and close to Memphis International Airport. The two shootings happened on East Shelby Drive, a commercial route lined with restaurants, supermarkets, churches, and medical offices, also bordered by residential areas. The Live Lounge nightclub in Memphis made its first call for assistance from police at 12:43 in the morning, according to the press release. There are 3 persons of interest that investigators would like to speak w/ concerning this incident. If anyone can identify these individuals, call Crime Stoppers @ 901-528-CASH. The individual in the blk t-shirt w/ green writing may have been injured and needs medical attention. pic.twitter.com/AcHQmOxUzU — Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) February 19, 2023 × Two victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition and five others with minor injuries went to area hospitals in private vehicles. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Another violent night in Memphis: @MEM_PoliceDept say they responded to Live Lounge in Whitehaven at 12:43 because of a shooting. While investigating, they got a call for another shooting less than 2 miles away. At least 11 shot and 1 dead. pic.twitter.com/Q4MI3pOOuq — Walter Murphy (@WMurphyNews) February 19, 2023 × ALSO READ | Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy planning to run for US President: Report Police were alerted to a second shooting approximately a mile distant while they were already on the site. Police reported that three victims were taken to the hospital in serious condition at the scene, while one male victim was pronounced dead. ALSO WATCH | Tyre Nichols Death: Ex-officers plead not guilty Investigators are unclear about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or if the shooter knew the victims. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Memphis overnight shootings kill one, injure 10: Police

<p>A gunman went on a shooting rampage, killing six people, including&nbsp;his stepfather and ex-wife on Friday at multiple locations in northern Mississippi, said the sheriff, as investigators looked for clues to find out the motive behind the attack.&nbsp;Richard Dale Crum, aged 52, was armed with a shotgun and two handguns, when he opened fire at about 11 am, killing a man who was sitting on a pickup truck's driver's seat parked outside a convenience store in Arkabutla, said Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance.</p>

<p>Local law enforcement officials, as cited by CBS-affiliate WREG, stated that the man then reached another home, which was reported as his own residence, where he shot dead two more people. The deputies were investigating the initial crime scene when they received a second call informing them about another shooting that took place a few miles away.</p>

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<p>When the authorities reached home, they found a dead woman who was as identified as Crum's ex-wife by the sheriff and her current husband was found injured.</p>

<p>Crum was caught by the deputies outside his own house, where he was arrested, Lance said. The authorities also discovered two handymen killed by gunfire, one was found in an SUV and the other was lying dead on the road.</p>

<p>The bodies of Crum's stepfather and the sister of his stepfather were also discovered in the neighbouring home. "Everybody has crime, and from time to time we have violent crime, but certainly nothing of this magnitude. Without being able to say what triggered this, that's the scary part,” Lance said.</p>

<p>Crum was jailed on the charge of capital murder without a bond and Lance added that an investigation is underway to bring additional charges. The man has also been slapped with the charge of killing Chris Eugene Boyce, 59, who was sitting in the truck outside the store.</p>

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<p>According to the sheriff, Boyce's brother was also present in the truck, but he fled when the gunman attacked. Lance added that Boyce's brother was chased by Crum into a wooded area, where he escaped unharmed.</p>

<p>An “active shooter” lockdown was imposed on the elementary school in the nearby town of Coldwater when the man was being chased by law enforcement officials.</p>

<p>The mass shooting in Mississippi on Friday comes days after three people were killed in an attack by a gunman on a university campus in Michigan, the northern state of the US.</p>

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A gunman went on a shooting rampage, killing six people, including his stepfather and ex-wife on Friday at multiple locations in northern Mississippi, said the sheriff, as investigators looked for clues to find out the motive behind the attack.

A gunman went on a shooting rampage, killing six people, including his stepfather and ex-wife on Friday at multiple locations in northern Mississippi, said the sheriff, as investigators looked for clues to find out the motive behind the attack. Richard Dale Crum, aged 52, was armed with a shotgun and two handguns, when he opened fire at about 11 am, killing a man who was sitting on a pickup truck's driver's seat parked outside a convenience store in Arkabutla, said Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance. Local law enforcement officials, as cited by CBS-affiliate WREG, stated that the man then reached another home, which was reported as his own residence, where he shot dead two more people. The deputies were investigating the initial crime scene when they received a second call informing them about another shooting that took place a few miles away. ALSO READ | Three dead in shooting at Michigan State University, suspect found dead When the authorities reached home, they found a dead woman who was as identified as Crum's ex-wife by the sheriff and her current husband was found injured. Crum was caught by the deputies outside his own house, where he was arrested, Lance said. The authorities also discovered two handymen killed by gunfire, one was found in an SUV and the other was lying dead on the road. The bodies of Crum's stepfather and the sister of his stepfather were also discovered in the neighbouring home. "Everybody has crime, and from time to time we have violent crime, but certainly nothing of this magnitude. Without being able to say what triggered this, that's the scary part,” Lance said. Crum was jailed on the charge of capital murder without a bond and Lance added that an investigation is underway to bring additional charges. The man has also been slapped with the charge of killing Chris Eugene Boyce, 59, who was sitting in the truck outside the store. WATCH | WION Speed News: Buffalo mass shooter sentenced to life; 1 killed, 3 wounded in Texas mall shooting According to the sheriff, Boyce's brother was also present in the truck, but he fled when the gunman attacked. Lance added that Boyce's brother was chased by Crum into a wooded area, where he escaped unharmed. An “active shooter” lockdown was imposed on the elementary school in the nearby town of Coldwater when the man was being chased by law enforcement officials. The mass shooting in Mississippi on Friday comes days after three people were killed in an attack by a gunman on a university campus in Michigan, the northern state of the US. (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

Mississippi mass shooting: Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, stepfather

A mass shooting at the Michigan State University in the United States left three people dead and several injured. Among the survivors was a 21-year-old girl who has survived the Sandy Hook school massacre in 2012. Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Another mass shooting rocks U.S.

The gunman who killed 10 people and injured three more in a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket last year was sentenced to life in prison during an emotional court hearing.

Buffalo grocery store mass shooter receives sentence of life in prison

Shots were fired at the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, U.S. on 14 February. A gunman opened fire at University's main campus. The incident left three people killed & injured five.

Mass Shooting at Michigan State University leaves several injured

As the United States is shocked by a spate of mass shootings, the world wonders - why is the world’s richest nation unable to solve this problem? Vikram Chandra describes how a mixture of the right to bear arms, a massive number of guns in peoples’ hands, and a powerful gun lobby means that tens of thousands of Americans die from firearm violence every year.

This World: Why is the U.S. unable to solve its mass shooting problem?

<p>A farmworker was charged on Wednesday (January 25) with seven counts of murder and one count of attempted murder after being accused of killing seven people in back-to-back shootings at two mushroom farms in Northern California.</p>

<p>Chunli Zhao, 66, was set to appear in court for the first time on January 25,&nbsp;but the date has been changed to February 16, according to San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. Calls and emails from AP news agency seeking comment from his two lawyers did not&nbsp;receive a response.</p>

<p>Speaking outside the courtroom, Wagstaffe declined to elaborate on Zhao's motive for killing his current and former coworkers, stating that he wished to keep the information private to guarantee a fair trial.</p>

<p>It was the biggest mass shooting in San Mateo County history and the third mass shooting in California in eight days,&nbsp;Wagstaffe said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Even though Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a moratorium on executions, the accusations contain further claims that might lead to the death sentence or life in prison without the possibility of release. These accusations include the use of a pistol by Zhao, as well as severe physical harm and many fatalities.</p>

<p>Half Moon Bay is about 50 kilometres (40 miles) south of San Francisco. It is well-known among hikers and tourists who come to surf and attend an annual giant pumpkin festival.&nbsp;</p>

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A farmworker was charged on Wednesday (January 25) with seven counts of murder and one count of attempted murder after being accused of killing seven people in back-to-back shootings at two mushroom farms in Northern California.

A farmworker was charged on Wednesday (January 25) with seven counts of murder and one count of attempted murder after being accused of killing seven people in back-to-back shootings at two mushroom farms in Northern California. Chunli Zhao, 66, was set to appear in court for the first time on January 25, but the date has been changed to February 16, according to San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. Calls and emails from AP news agency seeking comment from his two lawyers did not receive a response. Speaking outside the courtroom, Wagstaffe declined to elaborate on Zhao's motive for killing his current and former coworkers, stating that he wished to keep the information private to guarantee a fair trial. It was the biggest mass shooting in San Mateo County history and the third mass shooting in California in eight days, Wagstaffe said. Also read | Gun violence rocks Chicago: 23-year-old Indian dies after armed robbers shot him in the chest Even though Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a moratorium on executions, the accusations contain further claims that might lead to the death sentence or life in prison without the possibility of release. These accusations include the use of a pistol by Zhao, as well as severe physical harm and many fatalities. Half Moon Bay is about 50 kilometres (40 miles) south of San Francisco. It is well-known among hikers and tourists who come to surf and attend an annual giant pumpkin festival. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Half Moon Bay killings: Gunman who targeted farm worker colleagues faces seven murder counts

What happened in California was not a one-off incident. There have been at least 36 cases of mass shooting in the U.S. in the first 23 days of 2023. Who is to blame? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Who is to blame for the repeated cases of mass shooting in the U.S.?

Gun Terror continues unabated in America. In the latest instance, a 67-yr-old disgruntled farm worker killed 7 of his colleagues with a handgun.

Gravitas: US Mass shooting: 67-yr-old kills 7 co-workers

<p>At least eight people were injured and one was killed in a shootout at an Oakland gas station, late Monday (January 23) said the San Francisco Bay Area police, reported Associated Press. The incident in&nbsp;Oakland took place hours after two other mass shootings&nbsp;in the United States’, California. The state has now witnessed three mass shootings within three days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden in light of these mass shootings has&nbsp;urged&nbsp;Congress&nbsp;to ban&nbsp;assault weapons. "We know the scourge of gun violence across America requires stronger action," said Biden, in a statement, on Tuesday, as per AFP.&nbsp;<br />
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He added, "I once again urge both chambers of Congress to act quickly and deliver this Assault Weapons Ban to my desk, and take action to keep American communities, schools, workplaces, and homes safe."<br />
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In the context of the third incident,&nbsp;the Oakland Police Department, in a statement said, that officers were sent to Macarthur Boulevard just after 6:00 pm (local time) after they were notified of&nbsp;a shooting between several people. The alert was sent by ShotSpotter, which is a gunshot detection technology, reported CNN.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, upon arrival at the Valero gas station, they found “several casings” but no victims said the police. They later received multiple notifications from local hospitals and learned that those who were shot had taken themselves for treatment of the gunshot wounds. The police department also said that one person had died at the hospital while others were listed in stable condition, reported AP.</p>

<p>According to the local media reports, at least 19 shots were fired. Notably, the incident drew far less attention and so far no arrests have been made while other details were not released. However, the officials said that the identity of the deceased victim is being withheld pending family notification.</p>

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The shootout took place hours after the two shootings in Half Moon Bay in northern California which is 38 kilometres (24 miles) southwest of Oakland, where a gunman killed seven people. “The Sheriff's Office is responding to a shooting incident with multiple victims in the area of (Highway) 92 and the (Half Moon Bay) City limits,” the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office had said on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement added, “Suspect is in custody. There is no ongoing threat to the community at this time.” According to reports, the two shootings took place on two farms, Mountain Mushroom Farm and Rice Tucking-Soil Farm. Subsequently, officers arrested 67-year-old Chunli Zhao as a suspect who was found in the parking lot of a sheriff’s substation, said San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus.&nbsp;<br />
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After the incident in Half Moon Bay, Governor of California, Gavin Newsom took to Twitter and said, "At the hospital meeting with victims of a mass shooting when I get pulled away to be briefed about another shooting. This time in Half Moon Bay. Tragedy upon tragedy."&nbsp;<br />
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At least eight people were injured and one was killed in a shootout at an Oakland gas station, late Monday (January 23) said the San Francisco Bay Area police, reported Associated Press.

At least eight people were injured and one was killed in a shootout at an Oakland gas station, late Monday (January 23) said the San Francisco Bay Area police, reported Associated Press. The incident in Oakland took place hours after two other mass shootings in the United States’, California. The state has now witnessed three mass shootings within three days. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden in light of these mass shootings has urged Congress to ban assault weapons. "We know the scourge of gun violence across America requires stronger action," said Biden, in a statement, on Tuesday, as per AFP. He added, "I once again urge both chambers of Congress to act quickly and deliver this Assault Weapons Ban to my desk, and take action to keep American communities, schools, workplaces, and homes safe." In the context of the third incident, the Oakland Police Department, in a statement said, that officers were sent to Macarthur Boulevard just after 6:00 pm (local time) after they were notified of a shooting between several people. The alert was sent by ShotSpotter, which is a gunshot detection technology, reported CNN. ALSO READ | Two shootings in Half Moon Bay, California, leave 7 dead; Asian man arrested However, upon arrival at the Valero gas station, they found “several casings” but no victims said the police. They later received multiple notifications from local hospitals and learned that those who were shot had taken themselves for treatment of the gunshot wounds. The police department also said that one person had died at the hospital while others were listed in stable condition, reported AP. According to the local media reports, at least 19 shots were fired. Notably, the incident drew far less attention and so far no arrests have been made while other details were not released. However, the officials said that the identity of the deceased victim is being withheld pending family notification. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Who is to blame for the repeated cases of mass shooting in the U.S.? The shootout took place hours after the two shootings in Half Moon Bay in northern California which is 38 kilometres (24 miles) southwest of Oakland, where a gunman killed seven people. “The Sheriff's Office is responding to a shooting incident with multiple victims in the area of (Highway) 92 and the (Half Moon Bay) City limits,” the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office had said on Twitter. The statement added, “Suspect is in custody. There is no ongoing threat to the community at this time.” According to reports, the two shootings took place on two farms, Mountain Mushroom Farm and Rice Tucking-Soil Farm. Subsequently, officers arrested 67-year-old Chunli Zhao as a suspect who was found in the parking lot of a sheriff’s substation, said San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus. ALSO READ | Toll in California shooting rises to 11 as police probe 'troubled romantic relationship' as reason After the incident in Half Moon Bay, Governor of California, Gavin Newsom took to Twitter and said, "At the hospital meeting with victims of a mass shooting when I get pulled away to be briefed about another shooting. This time in Half Moon Bay. Tragedy upon tragedy." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US: Biden calls for assault weapons ban after California witnesses third mass shooting within three days

At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were injured when a gunman opened fire at a crowded dance studio in Monterey Park, California. The suspect was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a van.

US Mass Shooting: Gunman open fire at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California

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

US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has filed for bankruptcy. This comes less than two months after Jones faced court orders to pay nearly 1.5 billion dollars in damages to relatives of victims of 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting.

Alex Jones claimed 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre as staged, was ordered to pay $1.5 BN to victims

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

<p>At least 10 people were killed and nine injured after a fire ripped through an apartment in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region. In other news, After the reported closure of Twitter's Brussels lobbying office, the European Union has expressed concern over the firm's increasingly falling staff numbers. Meanwhile, next&nbsp;month, thousands of nursing staff across Britain will go on strike for the first time in the 106-year history of the UK's nurses union. Finally, Two teenage boys were reportedly killed in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving in Houston.</p>

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<p>The fire broke out at a high-rise building on Thursday night in the regional capital of Urumqi, where temperatures have dropped to below freezing after dark. According to reports, it took more than three hours to douse the flames.</p>

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<p>This comes as a recent EU evaluation showed that the proportion of hate speech notifications examined by major social media companies within 24 hours has decreased from 90 per cent in 2020 to 81 per cent&nbsp;in 2021, and to 64 per cent&nbsp;in 2022.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-inflation-soars-to-41-year-high-of-111-uk-nurses-union-announces-its-first-strike-in-106-years-537248"><strong>As inflation soars to 41-year high of 11.1%, UK nurses union announces its first strike in 106 years</strong></a></p>

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<p>The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union said that staff in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will go on strike on December 15 and 20. Nursing staff from Scotland will reportedly not participate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Police said that an 18-year-old boy was shot in the chest and died at the scene while the 17-year-old was shot in the neck and taken to a hospital for treatment, but he later died during his treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia passes law banning 'LGBT propaganda', says 'no demonstration of LGBT behaviour'</strong></p>

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At least 10 people were killed and nine injured after a fire ripped through an apartment in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region. In other news, After the reported closure of Twitter's Brussels lobbying office, the European Union has expressed concern over the firm's increasingly falling staff numbers.

At least 10 people were killed and nine injured after a fire ripped through an apartment in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region. In other news, After the reported closure of Twitter's Brussels lobbying office, the European Union has expressed concern over the firm's increasingly falling staff numbers. Meanwhile, next month, thousands of nursing staff across Britain will go on strike for the first time in the 106-year history of the UK's nurses union. Finally, Two teenage boys were reportedly killed in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving in Houston. Click on the headlines to read more: 10 killed, nine injured after fire engulfs apartment in China’s Xinjiang region The fire broke out at a high-rise building on Thursday night in the regional capital of Urumqi, where temperatures have dropped to below freezing after dark. According to reports, it took more than three hours to douse the flames. As incidents of online hate speech go up, European Union expresses concern about Twitter layoffs This comes as a recent EU evaluation showed that the proportion of hate speech notifications examined by major social media companies within 24 hours has decreased from 90 per cent in 2020 to 81 per cent in 2021, and to 64 per cent in 2022. As inflation soars to 41-year high of 11.1%, UK nurses union announces its first strike in 106 years The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union said that staff in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will go on strike on December 15 and 20. Nursing staff from Scotland will reportedly not participate. US: Two teenage boys shot dead while getting thanksgiving groceries from car in Houston, probe on Police said that an 18-year-old boy was shot in the chest and died at the scene while the 17-year-old was shot in the neck and taken to a hospital for treatment, but he later died during his treatment. Watch | Russia passes law banning 'LGBT propaganda', says 'no demonstration of LGBT behaviour'

Morning news brief: EU expresses concern about Twitter layoffs, double shooting in Houston, and more 

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