What should people do in an active shooter situation
AP outlines first steps run to safety or hide and lock doors, with fighting back as a last resort. Experts say plan is consistent over years though threats rise. Cases show quick choices to protect self and others and police now respond faster with rapid team tactics and go bags for medical aid.
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Couple charged after toddler shoots twin in Hopewell
Hopewell police say a 3-year-old found a loaded handgun in the apartment and shot his twin brother in the buttocks. The injured boy is at VCU Medical Center. Authorities seek the toddlers' mother Reashonda Sharelle Jones and her boyfriend Lewis Walter Jones, charged with felony child neglect. Reashonda also faces false report and felon in possession charges, Lewis faces obstruction and evidence tampering.
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Spaulding given 25 year minimum for child assault
Judge Sadler sentenced John Spaulding to not less than 25 years on each of three counts of sexual assault involving a 3 year old, with two additional years for child pornography merged into the sentence. He described Spaulding and Kim Cox as “perverse personalities” in a case marked by premeditation and manipulation.
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Manhunt continues for suspect Byrd after child abuse case
Police issued a warrant for Byrd as investigators pursue him in connection with a McDowell County incident involving a severely injured infant placed in permanent foster care. The mother, Ashley Owens, is on two years of unsupervised probation for a prior infant injury case in 2011.
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Byrd location tips urged by Adams. police contact listed
Adams urged tips on Byrd's location and directed readers to call Bluefield Police at 327 6101. He also provided a contact for Anne Elgin at aelgin bdtonline com for information.
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Community Connections to promote underage drinking laws
Puckett said the group will use a July grant to enforce underage drinking laws and push responsibility. They plan to issue cards warning not to give alcohol to minors as part of a broader effort. The Blue Jays home opener is June 19 at Bowen Field. contact Charles Owens at cowens bottonline.com.
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Cantor Loses House Race Shake Up Power Ahead
Cantor, 51, lost a Republican primary to Eric Brat in Richmond Virginia upending leadership plans and raising questions about immigration legislation. Cantor pledged to finish his term while fellow Republicans jockey for the now-open speaker slot and debate strategy toward the 2014 elections.
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