A 5-year-old boy, Prince McCree, was found dead in a Milwaukee trash dumpster on Thursday. Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, have been arrested in connection with the case and are being treated as persons of interest. The Milwaukee community is mourning the loss of Prince McCree, and police are continuing to investigate the cause of death.
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Maine Law Enforcement Intensifies Search for Suspect in Mass Shootings that Killed 18 and Injured 13
Maine Law Enforcement Intensifies Search for Suspect in Mass Shootings that Killed 18 and Injured 13
Hundreds of police officers and FBI agents, as well as federal marshals and personnel from other agencies, are actively searching for Robert Card, the suspect in the mass shootings that killed 18 people and injured 13 in Lewiston, Maine. Commissioner Michael Sauschuck of the Maine Dept. of Public Safety refused to comment on whether law enforcement had been warned about the suspect prior to the shootings. The search continues as law enforcement works to bring the suspect to justice.
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine announced a major shift in his stance on gun control legislation, calling for a ban on assault rifles like the one used in the mass shooting in his hometown of Lewiston. Golden discussed his previous opposition to legislation largely backed by fellow Democrats that would prohibit assault weapons and said he was wrong to oppose those measures. His call for a ban has been met with support from both sides of the aisle as the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of the two mass shootings in Lewiston.
On Wednesday, an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip resulted in the death of 37 Palestinians, including the family of veteran journalist Wael Dahdouh. Despite the tragedy, Dahdouh has returned to the field to continue his reporting, showing remarkable courage in the face of such tragedy. The airstrike is the latest in a string of violence between Israel and Palestine, with the death toll now reaching over 200 since the conflict began.
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) is a conservative Christian legal organization that has been at the forefront of many legal battles related to reproductive rights and the LGBTQ community. Their involvement has been met with criticism, especially due to House Speaker Mike Johnson's past comments comparing the judicial philosophy that legalized the right to an abortion to Hitler's. The ADF has also been involved in the Terri Schiavo case, representing the Schiavo family in their legal battle.
The Coast Guard is responding to a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine that left 18 people dead late Wednesday night. The suspect, Robert Card, had been experiencing an "acute" mental health episode and was hearing voices that were saying "horrible" things about him. His vehicle was found abandoned by a boat dock and the Coast Guard has deployed resources to help search for him. He has been charged with eight counts of murder and the investigation is ongoing.
Washington County Sheriff's Department announced the discovery of Pedro Argote's body, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Maryland Circuit Court judge Andrew Wilkinson. Argote was believed to be angry about losing custody of his children after Wilkinson presided over a hearing in which Argote's wife and daughter testified about the abuse he had inflicted upon them. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and the Sheriff's Department is working to provide closure to the Wilkinson family and the community.
Authorities have found the body of Pedro Argote, the suspect accused of fatally shooting Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson outside his Hagerstown home on October 19. Argote had been on the run since the shooting, which occurred hours after Wilkinson had ruled against him in a child custody dispute. At 11 a.m. Thursday, a search in Williamsport led to the discovery of a deceased person who was positively identified as Argote. The cause of death is still under investigation.