At least 25 people were killed and eight critically injured in a suspected rebel attack on a secondary school near the Congo border. The victims suffered fatal burns, gunshot wounds, and machete injuries, and six were abducted by the rebels. The Ugandan government has condemned the attack and deployed additional security forces to the area.
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A 66-year-old Arizona man was killed in an unprovoked attack by a black bear on Friday morning. Neighbors and witnesses attempted to distract the bear, but were unsuccessful. The bear was eventually shot by a neighbor, and the sheriff's office is currently investigating the incident and reminding people to be aware of their surroundings in wooded areas.
Paula Peltonovich is demanding the return of her mother's remains after learning that her father's body was stolen as part of an alleged gruesome theft ring at the Harvard Medical School morgue. Harvard confirmed that her father was a victim of the ring, and Peltonovich is now demanding that her mother's remains be returned to their family. She is still in shock over the news and is hoping to get some closure.
Pete Davidson was charged with reckless driving after crashing his car into a Beverly Hills home in March, resulting in a serious collision. No one was seriously injured, but the Los Angeles County district attorney's office noted that reckless driving can have devastating consequences. Davidson is an actor and comedian, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and films such as The King of Staten Island and Big Time Adolescence.
Chad Doerman, a 32-year-old Ohio man, has been charged with three counts of aggravated murder after shooting his three young sons and wounding their mother. He has admitted to planning the killings and executing them with a rifle, and is currently being held without bond. The Clermont County Sheriff’s Office has asked for prayers for the family of the victims and the investigation is ongoing.
NBA guard Ja Morant has been suspended for 25 games without pay due to a second incident of displaying a firearm on social media. The suspension, which will cost Morant approximately $7.5 million, is intended to send a message that gun violence will not be tolerated. Morant, who was the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year, will have the opportunity to return to the court after the suspension is over.
Robert Bowers, a 50-year-old truck driver, has been found guilty on all 63 criminal counts related to the 2018 shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 worshipers and left seven people wounded. His lawyers conceded he was responsible for the attack, and the jury must now decide whether he should receive the death penalty or life in prison without parole. The penalty phase of the trial is expected to last several weeks, bringing some closure to the families of the victims who have been waiting for justice for more than two years.
The U.S. Department of Justice has released a report finding that the Minneapolis Police Department has engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional and unlawful conduct, including excessive force and discrimination against Black and Native American people. The report calls for the City of Minneapolis to take immediate steps to address the issues and enter into a court-enforceable agreement to ensure that the MPD reforms its practices and policies. The findings of the report are a reminder that the fight for justice and equality is far from over.