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Police investigating two weekend homicides in St. Louis City
SUMMARY: Two separate murders occurred over the weekend in St. Louis, resulting in the deaths of two men. Early Sunday morning, a 56-year-old man was shot in the Benton Park West neighborhood; a 69-year-old man is in custody related to this case. The identity of the victim has not yet been released. The previous evening, a 27-year-old man named Elliott Smith Jr. was shot in North St. Louis and later died at the hospital. Currently, there are no suspects for Smith’s murder. Police urge anyone with information on either case to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
Homicide detectives are investigating both killings, with one happening early Sunday morning and the other taking place on Saturday evening. A person is currently in custody in connection with one of the cases.
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Missouri sees 125 school threats since Julyย
SUMMARY: The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports over 100 school shooting threats since July, highlighting a concerning rise in such incidents. The St. Louis Teachers Union is addressing staff safety concerns, especially following a recent incident involving a gun found at Stephen Line Academy. The union is collaborating with the district on proactive training to enhance communication regarding threats. The state’s Courage to Report Hotline received 615 tips in total, with 102 directly related to school shooting threats, matching the total for the entire year. The union advises to report threats without spreading misinformation online.
Staff at Lyon Academy in St. Louis sent an anonymous letter to the teacher’s union this week after they say a gun was found …
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Hancock & Kelley: VP Harris visits the border, report criticizes Secret Service
SUMMARY: A recent U.S. Senate report criticized the Secret Service for their handling of a July assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, citing poor coordination and inadequate resources. The incident resulted in a spectator’s death and a near miss on Trump himself. Meanwhile, immigration data revealed over 425,000 immigrants with felony convictions in the U.S., leading Vice President Kamala Harris to emphasize border enforcement during her visit to Arizona. Critics argue politicians should address immigration issues seriously, moving beyond political posturing. Upcoming political developments include an exclusive Senate debate hosted by Fox.
Democrat presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris visits the U.S. southern border in Arizona. Does it help or hurt her campaign? โฆ
A new report on the July attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump paints a wretched picture of the U.S. Secret Service. โฆ
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FEMA provides aid to East St. Louis tornado victims
SUMMARY: FEMA officials are actively assisting survivors affected by mid-July storms and tornadoes in East St. Louis. They are conducting door-to-door visits to assess damage and gather recovery needs from residents. Homeowners and renters with uninsured or underinsured disaster-related losses are encouraged to apply for assistance. To facilitate this, FEMA representatives are registering residents in person, recognizing that not everyone is tech-savvy or able to register online. This approach aims to ensure that all affected individuals can receive the support they need for recovery.
FEMA is currently in East St. Louis, assisting residents impacted by the storms and tornadoes that struck in mid-July. Officials are going door to door, checking on homeowners and renters for damage and recovery needs. Those with uninsured or underinsured losses are encouraged to apply for disaster assistance.
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