News of consecutive armed attacks came from different states in the US over the Halloween weekend. At least 6 people lost their lives and many others were injured in incidents in Texas, Illinois, Delaware, and Alabama.
Three separate armed attacks occurred within approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes in the Deep Ellum entertainment district of Dallas, Texas. Dallas police announced that 4 people lost their lives and 15 people were injured in the attacks.
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux stated that they are investigating whether the attacks are connected. Comeaux reported that some individuals linked to the incidents have been taken into custody and are being questioned. The motive for the attacks has not yet been clarified.
ATTACKS NEAR UNIVERSITIES
In the city of Bloomington, Illinois, a 19-year-old woman lost her life in an armed attack carried out near Illinois Wesleyan University. It was announced that in the incident where one woman was seriously injured, 6 other people were injured in non-life-threatening conditions. Authorities announced that it is not yet clear whether these individuals were shot.
An armed attack also occurred near the University of Delaware campus in the city of Newark, Delaware. The 6 people shot in the incident were taken to the hospital. No detailed information was shared regarding the health status of the injured.
In the city of Birmingham, Alabama, an armed attack was carried out near the stadium following the traditional "Magic City Classic" American football game. 1 person lost their life and 8 people were injured in the incident that took place on Graymont Avenue near Legion Field stadium.
Birmingham Police Department Chief Michael Pickett said the attack took place in an area where street vendors were located. Police spokesperson De'Rell Freeman announced that one person linked to the incident has been taken to the police station for questioning and that a large number of weapons have been seized.
News Source: 12punto
