Thurston High School shooting details emerge
The 15 year old attacker, William Kinkel, opened fire in the Thurston High School cafeteria after his suspensions for gun possession. Two students, Mikael Nickolauson and Ben Walker, died and 22 injured. Kinkel faced murder charges with a June 16 plea hearing. The incident left the Kinkel family marked by tragedy and forensic investigation continued.
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Ben Walker
Kinkel
University of Oregon
Oregon
Ashley Proden
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Two found shot to death in Tama neighborhood
Neighbors describe David Tomlinson and a second victim as friendly, close family men. State Deputy Medical Examiner Frank Garrity planned autopsies as the DCI investigates the double homicide central to Tama.
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Harding Middle School knife incident leads to two arrests
Cedar Rapids police charged Tiffany Minkler 13 and John Stuefen 14 after one student brought a knife to school. Minkler faced concealed weapon charges while Stuefen was charged with concealed weapon possession a controlled substance and minor tobacco. Both were released to parents. Authorities noted additional incidents involving Austin Akers including a burglary at Vito's Restaurant on April 27 and the theft of two shotguns from a vehicle at Five Seasons Mobile Home Estates on April 24.
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Cedar Rapids
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John Stuefen
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