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“Nothing bad happens here”: Allen residents say shooting has shattered the town’s sense of safety

A mass shooting at this suburb’s community hub — the outlet mall — has punctured the sense of security that drew many to Allen. “That could have been me and my boys,” one local woman said.

The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2023

Cops’ delayed response to find fatally wounded officer, Lightfoot’s last week in office and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2023

Louisiana teenager shot by neighbor as she played hide-and-seek

The latest shooting of an innocent victim spotlights ‘stand your ground’ laws, which some Republicans are trying to strengthen

The Guardian - US · May 9, 2023

Twitter under fire for allowing graphic images of Texas mass shooting victims to circulate for hours

Violent and gruesome footage from the mass shooting circulated on unsuspecting people’s Twitter feeds

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Highland Park shooting suspect’s trial date could be set in September

During a hearing at Lake County Courthouse Tuesday, Robert E. Crimo III’s first court appearance since January, his attorney said a trial date could be set by Crimo III’s next appearance Sept. 11.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2023

Mum who killed stepson and shoved his body in suitcase texted daughter moments after

The court heard that Letecia Stauch, 39, had stabbed her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon Stauch, 18 times before beating him and shooting him in the jaw, "obliterating' the young boy's skull."

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Judge dismisses lawsuit that raised questions about indictment of Christopher Vaughn for murders of wife, their three children

U.S. District Judge Manish S. Shah did not rule on the merits of the lawsuit filed by Vaughn’s parents, but said they did not have the legal standing to file it.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2023

Elon Musk appears to entertain conspiracy theory that Texas shooting was a ‘psyop’

This isn’t the first time Mr Musk has entertained conspiracy theories about violence inspired by right wing actors.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Murder trial teacher claims only memory of garden burial is ‘dragging sensation’

Fiona Beal denies murdering Nicholas Billingham, claiming her ‘broken’ mental state means she is guilty of the lesser offence of manslaughter.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Woman dies from gunshot wound after being taken hostage by gunman

Firearms cops entered the house and found both occupants with gunshot wounds believed to be from a pistol.

Daily Record · May 9, 2023