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Crime, Law and Justice

Florida teen charged with 17 murder counts in school attack

Florida teen charged with 17 murder counts in school attack

An orphaned 19-year-old with a troubled past and an AR-15 rifle was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder Thursday morning after being questioned for hours by state and federal authorities following the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. in five years.
by Associated Press

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What we know about the Florida school shooting suspect

What we know about the Florida school shooting suspect

Authorities have identified Nikolas Cruz, 19, as the gunman who opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. They say he was a former student who had been expelled for disciplinary reasons.
by Colin Dwyer

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Florida high school shooting causes city to mourn

Florida high school shooting causes city to mourn

The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was the nation's deadliest school shooting since a gunman attacked an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, more than five years ago.
by Associated Press

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Attempted stabbing, shooting after rear-end crash in Fridley

Attempted stabbing, shooting after rear-end crash in Fridley

After a multiple-vehicle crash, a man got out of his car wielding a knife and attempted to assault another driver. "That's when another man, not involved in the crash who was driving by pulled a handgun and shot the man with the knife multiple times," police said.
by Matt Sepic

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Defense expert: Minneapolis cop was right to shoot into car

Officer Efrem Hamilton acted "objectively reasonable" when he fired at a car full of people the Brooklyn Park deputy chief, acting as an expert witness, told the court Wednesday.
by Brandt Williams

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St. Cloud priest arrested on accusations of sexual misconduct

St. Cloud priest arrested on accusations of sexual misconduct

The Rev. Anthony Oelrich has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct for having an intimate relationship with a woman he was counseling.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Kate's reviews security after ex-student's terror arrest

St. Catherine University said it's launching the review over concern that Tnuza Jamal Hassan may have hidden on campus before resurfacing.
by Tim Nelson

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Suspect injured, SUV stopped after shooting at NSA gate

Suspect injured, SUV stopped after shooting at NSA gate

Police responded to a shooting Wednesday outside the National Security Agency campus at Fort Meade, where authorities surrounded a handcuffed man after a black SUV ran into a barrier.
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What is behind the recent spike in drug seizures?

What is behind the recent spike in drug seizures?

Authorities say they're seeing some big drug seizures in Minnesota, including marijauna and methamphetamine. Drug experts say it reflects trends every bit as troubling as the opioid crisis.
by Tim Nelson

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