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3-year-old accidentally shoots, kills 1-year-old sister in US

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1 year ago

July 18, 2023

3-year-old accidentally shoots, kills 1-year-old sister in US

A 3-year-old child fatally shot their 1-year-old sister with an unsecured handgun at a home in California, authorities said, the latest accidental shooting by a child in the U.S.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received a call around 7:30 a.m. local time Monday about a shooting at a home in Fallbrook, California. When deputies arrived, they saw the 1-year-old girl with a head injury, the sheriff’s department said in a news release.

First responders arrived at the scene and took the child to Palomar Hospital, where she was pronounced dead around 8:30 a.m., the sheriff’s department said.

“The Sheriff’s Department extends our sympathies to the family and those affected by this death,” the sheriff’s department said in the release. “There are no outstanding suspects.”

Sheriff’s department investigating the shooting

Deputies confirmed the 3-year-old child obtained the unsecured gun before the shooting, and homicide investigators are “gathering more information to determine the circumstances of the death.”

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The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing, the sheriff’s department said.

Accidental shootings by children

Earlier this month, a 4-year-old Indiana girl was fatally shot by her 5-year-old sibling while playing with a gun, authorities said. Preliminary information suggests her sibling may have fired the weapon when they were playing.

In June, a 7-year-old child fatally shot a 5-year-old child at a Kentucky home, police said.

So far this year, there have been at least 186 unintentional shootings by children in the U.S., resulting in 66 deaths and 128 injuries, according to Everytown Research & Policy, an organization tracking media reports involving kids under 18 unintentionally shooting themselves or someone else.

3-year-old accidentally shoots, kills 1-year-old sister in US

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American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel

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8 hours ago

November 14, 2024

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American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel

A 30 year old American man whose name was not given by security officials, has been arrested for beating up a 60 year old tourist to death at the Ballyfin Demesne hotel in Laois, Ireland.

The Irish police force commonly known as ‘Garda that the incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12.

Ballyfin Demesne hotel, is a popular luxury five-star hotel located in Laois, Ireland and special guests such as Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney e.t.c had made use of the hotel in times past.

The victim was discovered unconscious in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12 and was then rushed to the hospital were he died due to severe beating inflicted on him by the culprit.

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Independent local councilor James Kelly stated that nearby communities were ‘stunned’ upon learning about the incident at the renowned hotel.

He said, “There would be a lot of staff from the area and they’re totally shocked by what has happened here.

“It’s something we didn’t think we’d be waking up to this morning.”

The police also noted that a senior officer has been assigned to lead the investigation and an incident room has been set up at Portlaoise Garda Station, Ireland.

Furthermore, a family liaison officer will be designated to assist the family of the deceased.

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FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win

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16 hours ago

November 14, 2024

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FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday carried out a raid at the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of cryptocurrency prediction outlet Polymarket.

Authorities seized Mr Coplan’s phone during the raid, according to New York Post which first reported the incident.

Mr Coplan, 26, has been running the famous platform for bets throughout the 2024 presidential election in the United States.

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It wasn’t immediately clear why the search was conducted, but Polymarket promptly said it might be due to its activities during the election. Users on the platform had correctly predicted Donald Trump was going to defeat Kamala Harris. The company paid out a substantial amount to winners following the election.

“This is obvious political retribution by the outgoing administration against Polymarket for providing a market that correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” a spokesperson for Polymarket said in a statement from its headquarters in New York. “Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections.”

It was unclear whether or not the FBI would be filing charges after the raid.

FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win

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Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion

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1 day ago

November 13, 2024

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Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion

Two employees of Givaudan sense colour, a factory known for making colourings for beverages, located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States (US) were killed in an explosion that took place at the company’s facility.

The factory reported that the incident which took place on Tuesday, November 12 in the afternoon have also destroyed buildings around the company.

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Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg stated that firefighters managed to rescue and evacuate numerous individuals from the site, including some who sustained life-threatening injuries.

He also confirmed that all employees present at the plant during the explosion have been accounted for.

Earlier reports indicated that at least 11 workers were hospitalized.

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.