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2 dead, at least 9 unaccounted for after explosion rocks Pennsylvania chocolate factory
Source: NBC News

By Kurt Chirbas and Tim Stelloh
Two people are dead and at least nine are unaccounted for after an explosion rocked a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday, authorities said.

Between six and eight people were also taken for medical attention in the blast at R.M. Palmer Company in West Reading, 63 miles northwest of Philadelphia, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency said.

A spokeswoman for Reading Hospital said eight people were brought to the facility. One was transferred, two were in fair condition and the others were released, said the spokeswoman, Jessica Belzer, of Tower Health.

The cause of the blast was unclear. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Police: Suspect dead after 'active shooter' situation at Covenant School in Nashville
Source: The Tennessean
An "active shooter event" was reported Monday morning at a Nashville school, according to the Nashville Metro Police.

The shooter was engaged by police and reported dead, according to police.

The incident was reported on social media at about 10:30 a.m. at The Covenant School, located at 33 Burton Hills Blvd.

The fire department issued the following statement: “We can confirm we have multiple patients. Parents coming to the school should go to 20 Burton Hills at this time. This is an active scene.”.

Read more: Check out this article from Tennessean: Police: Suspect dead after ‘active shooter’ situation at Covenant School in Nashville
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University of Oklahoma reports an active shooter is on campus
Source: CNN
An active shooter is on campus at the University of Oklahoma in the city of Norman, the school said in a tweet Friday night.

“There is an active shooter at the Van Vleet Oval. Take immediate action now. Run. Hide. Fight!” the University of Oklahoma said in a tweet just before 10:30 p.m. ET.

By 9:45 p.m. CT, another tweet indicated that campus police were investigating “possible shots fired” on the campus. “Avoid South Oval area. Shelter in place,” the university said in the tweet.

This is a developing story and will be updated.
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6 shot near Isle of Palms beach

Source: Post & Courier

ISLE OF PALMS — Police officers have detained several people in connection with an April 7 shooting on the beach that left five teenagers and a woman wounded.

The sound of gunfire peppered the air around 5:30 p.m. after several fights had broken out on Front Beach behind the Sea Cabins condominiums, Sgt. Matthew Storen confirmed. The popular tourist destination sits at the edge of Ocean Boulevard, the city’s main drag dotted with packed bars and restaurants.

Paramedics transported the six victims to Medical University of South Carolina with non-life-threatening injuries. One of them, a woman in her mid-30s, was a bystander, Police Chief Kevin Cornett said. The remaining five were in their teens.

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Louisville, Kentucky: Gunman Kills Four in Bank Shooting

Source: BBC News
Police in Louisville, Kentucky, have confirmed that at least five people have been killed in a shooting in the city.

An additional six people have been injured and taken to local hospitals, including a police officer.

Members of the public have been asked to stay away from a part of East Main.

Video from the area appears to show heavily armed police cordoning off a commercial property in the area.
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Police: 4 shot, including 3 teens, in Detroit after dispute
DETROIT (WXYZ) — Four people were shot and at least one suspect is in custody after a dispute on Detroit's west side Thursday night, police said.

It happened around 8:50 p.m. on Penrod Street near Davison. Detroit police said they received a ShotSpotter alert at that time about shots possibly being fired. Around 9 p.m., officers heading to the scene were told by dispatch about reports of multiple people shot.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found three people shot. Two of those victims are 14 years old and the third is believed to be in their mid-20s.

Police were told the suspect was inside the home and that there could be other victims inside.

A fourth victim, who is 14 years old, was found at another home nearby where police were also called.


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Mass shooting at birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama.. breaking - Update 4 dead, 20 injured

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There was no word from officials on the exact number of victims but a graphic photo shared by a witness showed at least six victims on the ground. All appeared to be teenagers.

A witness at the scene said the total number of victims was higher, including multiple people who died at the scene, which officials have yet to confirm. White sheets were covering the bodies, she said.

Multiple families were seen gathering outside a local hospital.
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More than 20 shot at Dadeville gathering, investigators on scene
Source: WRBL Daily News (CBS)
DADEVILLE, Ala. (WRBL) - A gathering turned deadly in downtown Dadeville early Sunday morning as a shooting left more than 20 people injured according to law enforcement on the scene. We do not know if a person(s) of interest or suspect(s) is in custody. We cannot confirm how many have died at this hour.

Crime scene tape surrounds a building on N. Broadnax Street next to the PNC Bank. A tarp hangs over the glass front door and white sheets can be seen inside covering the floor. Several yellow police placards litter the front sidewalk.

Investigators report a suspected altercation led to a shooting at the gathering. Several law enforcement agencies, including ALEA's State Bureau of Investigation, Dadeville Police, and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office, responded to the incident and are investigating.

The injured were transported to local hospitals for medical attention. Details about the suspects or motives have not yet been released by the authorities. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and people running and screaming from the building.
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