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An Alabama inmate was executed for the murder of a 5-year-old girl, the last of three U.S. executions carried out in a single day, underscoring the continuing use of the death penalty in the United States.
A 25-year-old homeless man, Mickel Cherry, has been charged with capital murder, first-degree murder, and rape in the death of a 5-year-old girl, Zoey Felix, in Topeka, Kansas. Zoey died despite efforts by firefighters to save her life in a gas station parking lot. Cherry, who used to live at the same address as Zoey, was arrested and is being held on a $2 million bond. The decision on seeking the death penalty will be made after a preliminary hearing. Authorities have not released details about the cause of Zoey's death, but a medical examination revealed injuries consistent with sexual assault. Neighbors had raised concerns about Zoey's family home, which had no electricity, and police had made visits to the home in September. The investigation is ongoing.
A 5-year-old girl and another person were injured in a shooting in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood. The male victim was shot in the arm and is in good condition, while the girl suffered a graze wound to her foot and is also in good condition. No arrests have been made, and the police are investigating the incident.
A 5-year-old girl who was abducted in Chapel Hill has been found safe, according to police. The police had issued an Amber Alert for the girl after she was taken from her home on Tuesday. The suspect, a 51-year-old man, was taken into custody.