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13-year-old brings gun on campus, threatens classmates at Grand Junction middle school
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13-year-old brings gun on campus, threatens classmates at Grand Junction middle school

By Lindsey Grewe | KKTV CBS 11 News A middle schooler is facing more than a dozen charges after Grand Junction police say he brought a gun to school and threatened classmates. Officers were called to Bookcliff Middle School Friday morning on reports of a student with a weapon who had been making threatening statements to other kids. The school was put on a shelter-in-place order while police investigated. “Officers quickly located the handgun and took the student into custody,” the police department said. READ THE FULL STORY AT KKTV CBS 11 NEWS
Madison, Wisc., school shooting suspect identified as 15-year-old girl
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Madison, Wisc., school shooting suspect identified as 15-year-old girl

By Stephen Sorace  | Fox News A 15-year-old girl killed a teacher and teen student in a shooting on Monday at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, and wounded six others, according to authorities. Natalie Rupnow was identified as the shooter who opened fire inside a study hall inside Abundant Life Christian School, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said. Responding officers found Rupnow with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She died on the way to a hospital. Police were speaking with Rupnow’s father and other family members, who were cooperating, and searching Rupnow’s home, Barnes said. He declined to offer additional details about the shooter, partly out of respect for the family. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
Madison, Wisc., school shooting leaves 2 dead, 6 injured; juvenile suspect dead
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Madison, Wisc., school shooting leaves 2 dead, 6 injured; juvenile suspect dead

By Anders Hagstrom , Stepheny Price  | Fox News At least two people were killed and six others were injured in a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, with police saying the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene. Police say they responded to reports of an active shooter at the Abundant Life Christian School at roughly 10:57 am local time. They identified a "juvenile" deceased at the scene who they believe was responsible for the shooting. They are encouraging local residents to avoid the area. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said at least two people in addition to the shooter were killed, and six others have been transferred to a nearby hospital with injuries. Barnes would not clarify whether the deceased individuals were students or teachers. READ THE...
Georgia school shooter’s gunman learns he will not face death penalty
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Georgia school shooter’s gunman learns he will not face death penalty

By Emma James and Germania Rodriguez Poleo | Daily Mail The father of Georgia school shooter Colt Gray sobbed and rocked back and forth during his first appearance at Barrow County Superior Court on Friday. Colin Gray's hearing took place right after his 14-year-old son Colt learned that, as a minor, he won't face the death penalty for killing four people at Apalachee High School in Winder, outside Atlanta, on Wednesday. The teen appeared in person in shackles, dressed in a green t-shirt and grey sweat pants. He kept his head down, with his hair covering his face, and spoke softly only to Judge Currie Mingledorff, replying ‘yes sir’ when asked to confirm his name. READ THE FULL STORY AT DAILY MAIL