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6-year-old’s backpack was searched before shooting at Newport News elementary school

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — School division leaders said Thursday evening that “at least one administrator was notified of a possible weapon” on campus before a 6-year-old student shot his teacher last week at Richneck Elementary.

Tribune News Service

Virginia teacher shooting: School officials were warned 6-year-old had gun three times hours before shooting

It is unclear why the school officials did not confiscate the weapon

The Independent UK

Superintendent: Official learned of weapon before shooting

A school superintendent says administrators at the Virginia school where a first-grader shot his teacher last week learned the child may have had a weapon in his possession before the shooting but did not seize the 9mm handgun he brought to his classroom in his backpack

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British dad 'who touched hearts' shot dead during trip abroad for son's wedding

Sajid Sharif was out of the country at a family wedding for one of his four children when he was shot dead

Daily Mirror

Japan indicts suspected killer of former premier Abe

Japanese prosecutors indicted a man in his 40s on charges of fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last year in a crime that horrified the country and triggered a scandal over the ruling party’s links with a fringe religion.

Tribune News Service

‘Depraved’ double murderer took advantage of vulnerable victim, judge says

Mark Brown has been sentenced to 49 years in prison for murdering Leah Ware and Alexandra Morgan in 2021.

The Independent UK

Why Illinois’ new assault weapons ban might not hold up in court

“It seems highly likely there would be justices inclined to strike down the law,” said Eric Ruben, a law professor and expert on gun issues. “Whether there are five is another question.”

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Man stabbed former friend in Stapleford house after old argument resurfaced

Detectives have described the attack as 'nasty'

Nottingham Post

‘Abhorrent’ killer rapist jailed for life in oldest double jeopardy case

Jacqui Montgomery’s family described the decades Dennis McGrory spent out of prison as ‘soul-destroying’.

The Independent UK

Kieran Salkeld and Jake Duffy named as alleged attempted murder victims

Connor Chapman has been charged with Elle Edwards' murder and other serious offences

Liverpool Echo

Pensioner who murdered teen in 1975 jailed after one-in-a-billion DNA match

Dennis McGrory was convicted of murder decades after attacking 15-year-old Jacqui Montgomery

The Independent UK

Man in court accused of Elle Edwards murder and possessing sub-machine gun

Connor Chapman appeared at Wirral Magistrates’ Court charged with nine offences related to the incident at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey.

The Independent UK

First pic of man, 22, in court charged with Christmas Eve murder of Elle Edwards

Connor Chapman has been charged with the murder of Elle, 26, who was shot dead outside a pub on December 24.

Daily Record

Killer rapist jailed for life in oldest double jeopardy case

Dennis McGrory was convicted of murder decades after attacking 15-year-old Jacqui Montgomery.

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Japan Ex-PM Abe's Killer Indicted For Murder By Japanese Prosecutors

Japanese prosecutors on Friday indicted the man suspected of killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Read on for details:

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Yamagami indicted on murder charge in fatal shooting of ex-PM Abe

Suspect Tetsuya Yamagami was indicated on Friday on murder and other charges related to the shooting death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. "I did it because I thought that would be my only chance and I had to end it," Yamagami, 42, has been quoted as saying to police.…

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The Ferguson Report: Harry and Meghan headlines still making you look?

Maven of mirth Tim Ferguson brings his take on the news, starting with Harry and Meghan and joking all the way to the Voice referendum

The Independent UK

Elle Edwards murder: Man in court charged with Christmas Eve pub shooting

Connor Chapman, 22,is charged with fatally shooting Ms Edwards and the attempted murder of two others

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Liverpool Echo

Connor Chapman appears in court charged with murder of Elle Edwards

22-year-old has also been charged with attempting to murder Kieran Salkeld and Jake Duffy

The Independent UK

Man appears in court charged with Christmas Eve pub murder

Connor Chapman, 22, appeared at Wirral Magistrates’ Court.

Al Jazeera

Japan prosecutors indict man for ex-PM Shinzo Abe murder: Media

Suspect Tetsuya Yamagami, 42, was indicted on murder charges and violating gun laws for the shooting of Shinzo Abe.

Nottingham Post

Secretary of State makes recommendation over murderer Gary Salmon's release bid

He could be transferred to 'open conditions'

Daily Mirror

Death row murderer Scott Eizember says he's at 'peace' in last words before execution

A death row killer who took the lives of an elderly couple while trying to stalk his girlfriend across the road said he was 'at peace' before he was given a lethal injection yesterday

The Independent UK

Suspect charged with murder in assassination of Japan's Abe

Japanese media say prosecutors have formally charged the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder

The Independent UK

Idaho murders – news today: Bryan Kohberger’s teen notes about having ‘no emotion’ revealed

Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow on November 13

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