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One person was fatally wounded and another hurt in a shooting at an Ohio automotive manufacturing plant Thursday, the same day two people were injured in a shooting at a Mississippi solar farm.

Neither community appears to still be under threat, authorities said, with the suspect in the Moraine, Ohio, encounter dead from an apparent self-inflected gunshot wound and a shooter in custody in Scott County, Mississippi.

The incidents offer yet more examples of how gun violence so often interrupts American life, including at workplaces not usually seen as violent

In a 24-hour span in 2018, 3 ordinary places of business became danger zones

“It looks like a targeted attack against one male victim who has been pronounced deceased at the scene,” he said. Another victim suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital, he said.

Police are expected to provide an update on the incident Friday morning, Parish said. DMAX Ltd. is a subsidiary of General Motors, and the Moraine plant employs about 800 people, its website says.

Earlier in the day, two people were injured in a shooting during a “disagreement” at the Pearl River Solar Park in Scott County, about an hour’s drive east of Jackson, Scott County Sheriff Mike Lee said.

Deputies responding around 7 a.m. to a call about gunfire at the solar plant found two people shot, including one who “appeared to be one of the possible shooters,” Lee said.

The initial shooter is believed to be in custody and being treated for injuries at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Authorities suspect a fight broke out between the two and one had pulled and fired a gun, he said.

“It looks like … they were having problems with each other and more of a disturbance-type situation than an active shooter,” Lee said. “It appears that he was shot while being subdued.

“Now, that is still completely under investigation,” the sheriff said, noting two others had reportedly helped subdue the man.

Charges are expected to follow, Lee said.

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College of the Mainland (COM) in [Location] was briefly placed on lockdown after reports of a shooting near the campus.

An emergency alert was issued, instructing students and staff to stay in a secure location and avoid coming to campus.

Law enforcement swiftly responded to the incident, investigating the reported shooting and ensuring the safety of the campus. After determining that there was no immediate threat, an “All Clear” notification was issued, allowing normal campus operations to resume.

The college administration is providing support to those affected, and investigations into the incident are ongoing. The COM Alert system will continue to be used for updates, and the cooperation of the community is crucial for maintaining campus security.

College of the Mainland remains dedicated to creating a safe environment for its students and staff.

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – There is a large police presence in south Huntsville near Memorial Parkway after a report of shots fired on Thursday.

According to a spokesperson for the Huntsville Police Department, there is no evidence of a shooting, but they are in the area investigating. Chaffee Elementary School and Grissom High School are briefly placed on lockdown as a precaution.

At this time traffic is backed up due to the heavy police presence.

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Hollister High School on Thursday informed parents that authorities have lifted the lockdown on their campus. The California school further added that the message was triggered by an error in the public address system.

No shooting has been reported in the school.

“Today’s lockdown message during lunch at Hollister High School was triggered by an error in the public address system, in which an automatic message was inadvertently broadcast.

After consulting with the Hollister Police Department, school officials have lifted the lockdown and students are being released to their 3rd Block classes. Any parent wishing to pick their student(s) up may do so by following the normal protocols for check out. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in this matter. Student safety is our number one priority,” the message read.

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MISSION, Texas  — Law enforcement authorities successfully apprehended a 19-year-old man after a loaded M4 rifle was discovered in a vehicle at Veterans Memorial High School.

According to Chief Cesar Torres, the police received a call at 10:27 a.m. from a concerned citizen who reported an individual driving onto the school premises with a rifle and wearing a mask. After conducting an investigation, it was revealed that the person in question had come to pick up his brother from the campus.

The 19-year-old suspect was promptly taken into custody. Chief Torres mentioned that the individual exited the car and entered the school property. While a mask was not found, a loaded M4 rifle was discovered inside the vehicle, which the suspect had left behind.

The authorities are currently interviewing the suspect for further information. Chief Torres emphasized that such threats are treated with utmost seriousness.

In response to the incident, the Mission Police Department, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety and Constable Precinct 3, promptly responded to the campus.

Mission CISD, in a letter addressed to parents, confirmed that Veterans Memorial High School had been placed on lockdown following reports of a visitor bringing a weapon onto the campus. The district reassured parents that the individual responsible had been apprehended.

Furthermore, a separate letter sent to parents on Tuesday from Mission CISD explained that a series of verbal arguments among students had escalated into a verbal altercation. As a precautionary measure, students were dismissed in smaller groups, and additional security measures were implemented for the remainder of the week.

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Authorities are seeking a suspect following a series of stabbing incidents that occurred on Wednesday morning in Roseville and St. Clair Shores. Tragically, a woman was discovered fatally stabbed in the parking lot of Belle Tire, located at 32700 Gratiot Ave. near Little Mack in Roseville at approximately 6 a.m. Preliminary reports suggest that the assailant slit the woman’s throat while she was near the air pump.

In light of the ongoing investigation into an assault involving a dangerous weapon, which seems to be connected to the same suspect, Roseville police are collaborating with the St. Clair Shores police.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, standing around 6 feet tall, and weighing approximately 160-180 pounds. He possesses short blond hair and was last seen wearing a red sweater and brown pants. Authorities believe he is armed with a 4-inch fixed-blade hunting knife, featuring a black handle and blade. The suspect was seen driving a dark-colored Chevrolet HHR with a chrome front end.

Furthermore, law enforcement is examining a Buick Regal discovered in close proximity to the crime scene, with its door left ajar.

Individuals possessing any information related to these incidents are urged to contact the Roseville police at 586-777-6700.

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***UPDATE***

A male accused in connection to Tuesday’s Amber Alert has been taken into custody, while the child was safely located.

Members of the Containment Team and Emergency Task Unit conducted a search which included assets from the Ontario Provincial Police’s Aviation Services and Emergency Response Team located Christopher Daniel Poulin in a rural area of the city’s north side just after 8:00 p.m.

He was taken into custody without incident and faces the charges of:

• Abduction
• Forcible Confinement
• Breach of Release Order

The Thunder Bay Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance during this investigation and will be providing a media update with further details on Wednesday.

***ORIGINAL STORY BELOW***

A missing 8 year old boy has been located safe, several hours after an Amber Alert was issued.

Earlier Tuesday evening Thunder Bay Police provided an update that they had called in resources from the Ontario Provincial Police and had established a command centre on the city’s north side, as they continued their search for the boy and his father, 28 year old Christopher Poulin, who was believed to be trying to travel to Saskatchewan.

Police officers arrive at a command post set up on May 16, 2023 as part of a search for a missing 8 year old child. (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)

An eight-year-old boy has been reported abducted in Thunder Bay, Ontario, leading the local police to issue an Amber Alert. The Thunder Bay Police have urgently requested assistance in locating Emerson Poulin.

Emerson is a white boy, standing at approximately 4 feet (121 centimeters) and weighing 68 pounds (31 kilograms). He has brown hair and was last seen wearing black and red shoes fastened with Velcro straps.

The suspect, identified as Christopher Poulin, is a 28-year-old white male. He measures around 5’11” (180 centimeters) in height and weighs approximately 190 pounds (86 kilograms). Christopher, originally from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, has shoulder-length bleached blonde hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing black-rimmed glasses, a white baseball cap, a white shirt, grey shorts, and a grey sweater.

The last sighting of Emerson and Christopher occurred in Thunder Bay on Monday at around 11 p.m. There is a possibility that they may be heading towards Prince Albert, according to the police’s official statement.

Authorities are actively seeking a warrant for Christopher’s arrest on charges of failing to provide necessaries of life, abduction, breach of release, and unlawful confinement.