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Suspected school shooter Colt Gray uttered three chilling words — “I did it” — to investigators soon after he was arrested for the slaughter of two classmates and two teachers earlier this week, the local sheriff said. 

The baby-faced 14-year-old, who is set to make his first court appearance Friday after being slapped with murder charges, allegedly made the admission while being interrogated in the aftermath of the bloodshed at Apalachee High School in Georgia, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith told CNN. 

Gray is accused of unleashing a barrage of gunfire with an AR-15-style rifle at his school in Winder, just outside...

Suspected school shooter Colt Gray allegedly uttered three chilling words after arrest

ABC News

A 16-year-old student allegedly shot a 15-year-old boy in the boys' bathroom at Joppatowne High School in Joppa, Maryland, on Friday, authorities said.

16-year-old student shoots and kills classmate on his 1st day of school

Harford County, MD

A 16-year-old student known to law enforcement fatally shot a classmate inside a Maryland high school bathroom on Friday — just days after alleged teen gunman Colt Gray shot and killed four people at his northern Georgia school.

The 16-year-old boy, during his first day at Joppatowne High School, fired a single shot in a first-floor boy’s bathroom following an altercation, striking Warren Curtis Grant, 15, around 12:35 p.m., according to Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler.

The school’s security officer and principal did not hear the shot, but heard the resulting commotion it sparked, the sheriff said earlier. 

Students dragged the wounded...

16-year-old student fatally shoots classmate, 15, in Maryland HS bathroom, will be charged as adult: officials

Placentia, CA

Law & Crime

A 41-year-old California barber allegedly became so enraged after the 6-year-old child he was babysitting peed his pants at the park that he tortured and beat the boy to death with a “large piece of raw lumber.”. Ernest Lamar Love is facing murder, torture and child abuse charges in...

6-year-old boy who just started first grade beaten to death with ‘large piece of raw lumber’ by babysitting barber because he peed his pants at park: Cops

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Douglas, GA

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A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to become acquainted with a little lap dog who is ready to take over your bed, home, heart, and life! Easy Money is a Chihuahua mix pup with a unique name. Until recently, Easy Money was an owned pup who was very well-loved. Sadly, tragedy struck and Easy Money's owner passed away. His owner's family was no longer able to take care of him, and so he was surrendered to Great Dog Rescue New England's care. Though he is now living safely with a foster, he is hopeful to find a new home soon, where he will finally be able to settle down into a new life.

Little Chihuahua Who Lost His Owner Is Now Searching For New Family

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

DC News Now

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Highlights and scores from our high school football teams in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. No. 5 Friendship Collegiate vs. No. 7 C.H. Flowers (Game of the Week) No. 4 Madison vs. No. 10 Lake Braddock Watkins Mill vs. No. 14 Northwest Virginia Academy vs. Paul VI Maury vs. No. […]

DMV high school football scores & highlights (09/06/24)

Chesterfield County, VA

Margaret Minnicks

WRIC 8 News reported that a Chesterfield special needs student was found with drugs belonging to an elementary teacher on Thursday, August 29. Mary Horton was arrested at Hopkins Elementary School after an officer with the Chesterfield County Police Department responded to a report of “what appeared to be methamphetamine” in her possession."

A special needs student found drugs belonging to an elementary teacher in Chesterfield County

Los Angeles, CA

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Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

Pennsylvania State

New Boston-morea, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – A man serving a life sentence for homicide in southwestern Pennsylvania died this...
The post Inmate at state prison near Morea dies, prison reports first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Inmate at state prison near Morea dies, prison reports

High School On SI

Every score from every game from Friday's Maryland high school football schedule.

Maryland high school football scores: Live updates, live streams (9/6/2024)

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

Waldorf, MD

Marcus & Millichap completed the sale of JSB Apartments, a 48-unit apartment property located in Waldorf, Maryland. The property sold for $6.3 million. Marty Zupancic and Ryan Murray, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Washington D.C. office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, RGB Holding, LLC, and procured the buyer, Lloyd Grosklags, Crain Flats Owner, LLC. “We extend our thanks to the seller for their partnership and are confident that the buyer’s value-add strategy will unlock the full potential of this property, benefiting both residents and the surrounding community,” said Zupancic.

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Southern Maryland Apartments

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Maryland Student, 15, Shot and Killed in High School Bathroom, 16-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

The victim was identified as 15-year-old Warren Curtis...

Maryland Student, 15, Shot and Killed in High School Bathroom, 16-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

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