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West Texas shooting
A gunman began firing at motorists along streets and highways in Odessa and Midland, TX, on Saturday afternoon, killing at least seven and injuring several more.
The shooting began after Seth Ator, 36, was pulled over by Texas troopers in Midland, where he opened fire with a rifle before speeding away and shooting along the highway during the 20-mile drive to Odessa. He later hijacked a postal truck and shot along shopping centers and roads in Odessa. Police stopped him in a movie theater parking lot, where Ator was killed in a shootout.
Approximately 18 people were injured during the shooting spree, including a 17-month-old girl and three police officers. The shooter’s motivation is not currently known.
Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian strengthened to a category 5 storm on Sunday morning after making landfall in the Bahamas. The storm is on track to hit the Florida coast today.
Storm winds have reached 180 miles per hour in the Bahamas, one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the country. Multiple counties in Florida have ordered evacuations due to the threat.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned residents about the severity of the storm on Sunday, saying, “This storm is one of the strongest storms that has ever threatened Florida. It’s now strengthened to where it’s stronger than what Hurricane Andrew was. It’s stronger than Hurricane Michael. This is a major, major threat to the east coast of Florida.”
In addition to Florida, portions of Georgia, Alabama and the Carolinas are at risk of severe storms, depending on the track of the hurricane.
Straight Pride Parade draws protests
A Straight Pride Parade organized in Boston drew participants, protesters and police on Saturday.
34 people were arrested at the parade following altercations between parade participants and counter protesters. Four police officers were also injured.
The parade was organized by Super Happy Fun America, a group which “advocates on behalf of the straight community.” The event gathered dozens of participants, many of whom carried signs which expressed support for Trump, Blue Lives Matter or straight pride.
Counter protesters outnumbered parade participants, chanting “alt-right, get off our streets, no justice, no peace.” Boston Mayor Marty Walsh also condemned the parade, tweeting that the parade “won’t overshadow the tremendous role Boston plays in the national movement for equality.”
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Three dead in Edmond murder-suicide
The Edmond Police Department on Friday night released the identities of three individuals found dead early the same morning from an apparent double murder-suicide.
Scott Garber, 43, shot and killed fiancee Sarah Semlar, 29, and friend Adam Crawford, 30, at 2 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, according to Sgt. James Hamm. Garber’s 11-year-old daughter hid in a closet during the altercation.
Police arrived to the scene of the crime near 15th and Kelley after receiving 911 calls from a neighbor and Garber himself. Garber called to admit to police he killed the victims and his daughter was hiding in the home. Afterwards, he took his own life in the front yard.
The motive of the shooter is not known. However, Edmond police were previously dispatched to the home for a domestic dispute.
Alcohol distribution law ruling appealed
Alcohol distribution laws will again be discussed at the Oklahoma Supreme Court following an appeal made Aug. 30.
Oklahoma County District Judge Thomas Prince ruled Senate Bill 608, which would require the top 25 wine and spirit brands to be made available to wholesalers, violated the state’s constitution.
However, supporters of the bill are now appealing the matter to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Gov. Kevin Stitt initially signed the bill in May before it was ruled as unconstitutional.
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