Theater gunman in Lafayette killed after legal purchase
Police say 59 year old John Russell Houser opened fire in a Lafayette theater during Trainwreck, killing two, wounding nine before dying by a self inflicted shot. Investigators note he bought the handgun legally last year in Phenix City Alabama and had a history of mental health issues.
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Jindal defers gun control talk after Lafayette shooting
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal refused to discuss gun control, saying now was not the time, as investigators described a fatal Lafayette theater attack by John Russell Houser. Lawmakers urged national debate while Houser, with a mental illness history, killed two, wounded nine, and then died by suicide after legally obtaining a handgun.
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Obituaries Charles Turner and Opal Russell
Charles L Turner, 86, of Logan Ohio died July 24, 2015. Arrangements by Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home Logan. Opal L Russell, 93, of Glouster died Friday July 24 2015 at her home. Arrangements by Morrison Funeral Chapel Glouster Bishopville.
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Indictment in Slaying Ties City Drug Disappearances
In Chillicothe Ohio a grand jury indicted Jason McCrary for murder in the death of Timberly Claytor whose body was found in Massieville on May 29. The case comes as three other women have died and two remain missing amid drug and prostitution links. McCrary is cited as a repeat violent offender.
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Spelman College ends Cosby endowed professorship
Spelman College discontinues its endowed professorship with Bill Cosby after details from his testimony in a sexual assault suit. The college says it has parted ways with Cosby and Camille Cosby donated 20 million dollars in 1988 to establish the program.
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Ohio Lottery Day and Night Draws Summary
Ohio Lottery results list daytime and nighttime draws including Day Pick 3 079, Day Pick 4 3467, Night Pick 3 125, Night Pick 4 1657, and Cash 5 numbers 6 12 15 29 31. This brief round-up presents drawn digits without analysis or outcomes.
Sanctuary city debates rise as lawsuits loom in California
Huntington Beach police say they follow the law and do not have a sanctuary policy while debate grows over cities refusing detainers amid lawsuits tied to immigration enforcement. San Francisco remains a long standing sanctuary, while Orange County and Riverside counties cite legal concerns and fear of lawsuits as reasons for limiting cooperation with ICE.
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