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Kirkwood City Hall tragedy shocks town and nation
A gunman killed two Kirkwood council members and the director of public works and wounded the mayor and a reporter before being shot dead by police. The shooter had a history of disputes with council, including parking fines and a failed free speech suit. The incident prompted debate on political anger, extremism, and even dystopian ideas such as drugging aggressors to prevent violence.
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Cookie” Thornton
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