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A mass shooting at an unofficial homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, killed two men and injured 35 others early Sunday morning. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe, with no suspects or motive identified. Local officials and community members are calling for improved policing and safety measures in the small town.
A mass shooting at an unpermitted block party in Vienna, Georgia, killed two men and injured 35 others early Sunday morning. The incident occurred during homecoming weekend, with over 1,000 attendees and more than 50 shots fired across two locations. While the Georgia Bureau of Investigation leads the probe, no suspects or motive have been identified. Local officials are now debating the need for a dedicated city police force to better manage such events.
Two men died and 35 others were injured after a mass shooting erupted at an unpermitted homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, early Sunday morning. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is leading the probe, but no suspects or motive have been identified. Local hospitals, including Crisp Regional, activated mass casualty protocols to treat the victims, while community leaders and politicians condemned the violence. A reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest.
Two men died and 35 others were injured after gunfire erupted at an unpermitted homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, early Sunday morning. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is leading the probe, with no suspects or motive identified as of Monday. The victims, aged 20 and 23, were found dead several blocks from the initial shooting location on Pine Street. While 25 of the injured were hospitalized, authorities have not released further details on the suspects.
Two mass shootings occurred in the US over the weekend, resulting in three deaths. In Vienna, Georgia, a homecoming block party saw two men killed and 35 others injured. In Baltimore, a dispute over a parking spot led to a shooting at a youth football event, killing a 12-year-old girl and injuring three adults. Authorities are investigating both incidents, with no suspects identified in the Georgia case and two suspects sought in Baltimore.
No. 25 Missouri defeated No. 8 Florida 45-17 on Homecoming weekend, marking the Tigers' first regular-season win over a Top 10 team since 2013. The victory highlighted a dominant defensive performance by Missouri and exposed significant offensive and defensive weaknesses in Florida's roster, potentially impacting their SEC title and playoff hopes.
Plainfield, Illinois police confiscated 650 toilet paper rolls in an overnight operation dubbed ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ after reports of masked groups targeting homes near Plainfield North High School during homecoming week. The stash, valued jokingly at $1,708.66, was displayed as officers warned that homecoming pranks can lead to criminal charges and disrupt the community; multiple calls for service and property damage were reported, though no arrests were immediately detailed as the department urged residents to be respectful and focus on safety.
Von Miller signed with the Dallas Cowboys, calling the move a dream within a dream as a DeSoto, Texas native who’s excited to play for his hometown team; after leading the Commanders with nine sacks last season, he expects 8-10 sacks this year and says he’ll be a great locker-room fit as he enters his fifth NFL season.
Thousands welcomed Cape Verde's Blue Sharks home to Praia after a historic World Cup showing that included a 0-0 group-stage draw with Spain and a dramatic 1-1 result with Argentina that went to extra time before a late deflection ended their run. Goalkeeper Vozinha and stars like Pico Lopes were celebrated as fans turned the airport into a blue-carpet carnival, while coach Bubista praised the team's display, proving Cape Verde can compete with the world's best.
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, has returned to its home port after extensive sea trials and testing, signaling its readiness for deployment and marking a milestone in the service’s carrier program.
L'Jarius Sneed had all charges against him dropped, lifting a year-long legal cloud. Now a free agent after a Titans release, his status adds an intriguing option for Kansas City as the Chiefs rebuild their secondary; whether Sneed returns remains uncertain amid a youth-filled, reshaped back end.
Kentucky hired Will Stein as its next head football coach, and the Oregon OC—who grew up a Wildcats fan—became teary-eyed as he led Kentucky onto the field for the spring game and heard the fight song, a moment described as a true homecoming as he focuses on building the roster.
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen returned to Houston after a nearly 10-day mission that flew farther from Earth than Apollo 13, offered new views of the lunar far side (including an Earthset image), and cemented NASA's path to Artemis III and IV, while noting a space-toilet malfunction NASA promised to fix.
Thousands gathered at Oakland City Hall to celebrate Alysa Liu, the Bay Area-born two-time Olympic gold medalist, who received a key to the city as local performers joined in a hometown homage; Liu spoke about her comeback, her Oakland roots, and said she is stepping back from the upcoming world championships with plans for next season.
Buddhist monks from Fort Worth’s Historic Stop Six temple completed a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace to Washington, D.C., and returned to a festive homecoming in East Fort Worth with flowers, lion dances and cheers; the journey included a monk’s leg amputation after a car crash and Aloka the dog’s surgeries, drew millions online, and culminates with the temple’s gratitude-filled reception as it pushes forward with the Dhammacetiya expansion.