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Mother of 6-year-old accused of shooting Virginia teacher could face charges, police say

The mother of the 6-year-old boy accused of shooting a teacher at a Virginia elementary school last week could possibly face charges, authorities said.

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Illinois House approves measure banning military style firearms, which Gov. JB Pritzker says he will sign

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House gave final approval Tuesday to a comprehensive measure to ban military style firearms that was drafted by Democrats, which now awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature even as gun rights advocates contend it is unconstitutional and vow a legal challenge.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs comprehensive gun bill banning sale of military-style firearms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Tuesday night a comprehensive measure that supporters called one of the nation’s toughest bans on military style firearms, immediately prohibiting their sale and giving current owners until Jan. 1 to register gun serial numbers with Illinois State Police.

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Attorney: Ex-officer who killed Lyoya shouldn't face trial

Attorneys for a former police officer charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Black motorist in western Michigan have asked a judge to dismiss the case

The Independent UK

Uvalde DA gets initial state police report on school shooting but doesn’t expect full investigation for months

The preliminary report has not been made public by either the district attorney’s office or the state. The Texas Rangers are conducting a criminal investigation into the shooting at Robb Elementary.

The Texas Tribune

A suspect linked to Albuquerque shootings at elected officials' homes is in custody

Police said a suspect believed to be linked to at least one of the shootings at or near the homes or offices of several elected officials was in custody.

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Lightfoot’s ‘No. 1 cheerleader’ in City Council rethinking support over mayor’s failure to call after he accidentally shot himself

Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) said his second thoughts stem from Lightfoot’s “coldness” toward him, including her not contacting him after a shooting accident last fall.

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What judge told Rio Jones as he sentenced him to life for 'outrageous' shooting

Rio Jones fired six shots at his target from a bike, hitting an innocent schoolgirl in the neck

Liverpool Echo

Illinois legislature passes assault weapon ban, a new tool for Metra riders and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Detectives issue appeal to trace brothers over city shooting murder

Theo and Remell Bailey are wanted in connection with the 2021 murder of Gavin Parry in Winson Green, Birmingham.

The Independent UK

Assault weapon sales now illegal in Illinois: ‘This will save lives,’ Pritzker says after signing bill into law

“We have done this for Highland Park’s Kevin and Irina McCarthy, Jacquelyn Sundheim, Katherine Goldstein, Eduardo Uvaldo, Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza and Stephen Straus. For Benito Juarez High School’s Brandon Perez and Nathan Billegas, just 15 and 14.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas House selects Rep. Dade Phelan as speaker for another legislative session

Phelan defeated Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, for the House leadership position in a vote, 145-3. In cruising to victory, Phelan secured the support of Democrats as well as the most conservative members of his party.

The Texas Tribune

Idaho murders - update: Bryan Kohberger vigil rumours debunked as links to student victims still unknown

Bryan Kohberger is set to appear in court for a preliminary status hearing on 12 January

The Independent UK

Teen jailed for life after shooting 15-year-old schoolgirl at bus stop

The teenage girl was shot in the neck as Rio Jones fired six shots at rival he was chasing.

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Manchester Evening News

Manhunt underway after man, 62, stabbed 'for his shopping' on way back to his car at Salford Precinct

"It's horrible. It's very scary when it happens on your door step"

Liverpool Echo

CCTV shows Rio Jones hunting down target on electric bike moments before shooting

Jones was jailed for life with a minimum term of 16-and-a-half years

Daily Mirror

Teen who shot innocent girl, 15, at bus stop as he chased rival through streets jailed

Rio Jones, 19, discharged six gunshots at a rival as he pursued him through the streets of Toxteth, Merseyside, on an electric bike - hitting the innocent schoolgirl int he neck

Leeds Live

Leeds woman's chilling final moments before husband murdered her with knife

Satpreet Singh Gandhi has been handed a life sentence for the murder of his wife Harleen

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Manchester Evening News

Manchester murderer behind brutal killing of man with learning difficulties on the run from prison

Paul Gerrard was sentenced to life in prison after killing David Argent in 2009

Evening Standard

Ilford Lane stabbing: Boy stabbed in broad daylight on busy east London road

The boy’s condition has been confirmed as non life-threatening, said police

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Eagles donate more than $400K to local nonprofits to help end gun violence in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles donate more than $400,000 to local nonprofits committed to helping end gun violence in the City of Philadelphia

Nottingham Post

Hunting-style knife seized from drunken man found asleep in Nottingham doorway

He has 30 convictions for 108 offences

Leeds Live

Controlling husband stabbed estranged wife to death in 'premeditated and horrific' murder at her Leeds home

Satpreet Singh Gandhi murdered his wife Harleen at her home in September last year

The National (Scotland)

Police hunt for man 'with gun' near Stirling garden centre

POLICE Scotland have launched a search following reports of a man seen with a firearm in Stirling.

The Independent UK

Six-year-old student shot teacher with gun legally purchased by his mother

‘Who would be prepared for a six-year-old to bring a loaded weapon to school and shoot their teacher?’ superintendent asks

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