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Mass Shooting in Birmingham: 4 Dead, Dozens Injured as Gunmen Remain at Large
In a devastating turn of events, the city of Birmingham, Alabama, was rocked by a mass shooting on the evening of September 21, 2024. According to authorities, multiple shooters opened fire on a crowd, leaving four people dead and dozens of others injured in what is being described as one of the deadliest incidents in the city’s recent history.
Witnesses reported hearing rapid gunfire in the area where a group had gathered, creating panic and chaos as people scrambled for safety. The police arrived swiftly at the scene but were met with a grim situation—multiple casualties and many more suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the quick response of law enforcement and emergency services, four lives were tragically lost. Meanwhile, dozens of others were rushed to nearby hospitals, with some in critical condition.
The Birmingham Police Department has confirmed that the gunmen responsible for the attack remain at large, sparking an intense manhunt across the city and surrounding areas. While few details have been released about the suspects, the investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to gather clues, review surveillance footage, and track down those responsible.
As news of the tragedy spread, Birmingham residents have been left in shock and mourning. The city, which has battled with issues of gun violence in the past, is once again confronted with the sobering reality of senseless killings. Community leaders have called for calm as authorities continue their search for the perpetrators. They have also urged the public to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation.
“We are devastated by the loss of life and the trauma inflicted on our community,” said a local city official. “This violence has to stop. We are asking anyone with information, no matter how small, to please reach out to the police.”
The Birmingham Police Department has been working around the clock to bring the suspects to justice. Speaking to the press, Police Chief Scott Thurmond stressed that all available resources are being used to apprehend the gunmen, and the department is following multiple leads.
“This is a heartbreaking and senseless tragedy,” Chief Thurmond said. “We are doing everything in our power to find those responsible and bring them to justice. Our officers are on high alert, and we urge the public to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious.”
Authorities have also been cooperating with federal agencies in the investigation, with the possibility of this being a coordinated attack not ruled out at this stage. There are concerns that the suspects may attempt to flee the area, prompting checkpoints and increased patrols throughout the city.
This tragic event has reignited discussions around gun violence in the United States, particularly in communities that have seen an uptick in shootings over recent years. Birmingham, like many urban areas, has struggled with the rise of gun-related crimes, and this latest mass shooting has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to this growing problem.
As the investigation continues, many are reflecting on the broader issue of gun control, mental health awareness, and the social conditions that often contribute to such horrific acts of violence. Activists and advocacy groups are once again calling for stronger regulations to prevent further loss of life.
In the wake of the tragedy, the city of Birmingham is looking for ways to heal and move forward. Community vigils and memorials for the victims are expected to take place in the coming days as families mourn the loss of their loved ones. Support services have also been made available for the families of the victims and those traumatized by the event.
Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed his sorrow and solidarity with the victims’ families, vowing to support them through this difficult time.
“Our hearts go out to the families of those we lost and those still fighting for their lives. Birmingham is a strong community, and we will stand together in the face of this terrible tragedy,” Mayor Woodfin stated.
The Birmingham shooting is a stark reminder of the pain and devastation that gun violence can inflict on a community. As the search for the gunmen continues, the city’s resilience and the nation’s resolve to address the issue of gun violence will be tested once again.
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available on the ongoing investigation.
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His first coming was like a lamb…
He was slaughtered.
So his 2nd coming is as a Lion – he will slaughter them -Charles Awuzie Analysis on Donald Trump
While I may have fundamental differences with Donald Trump as a person, but I am open minded to learn from his intentionality.
The problem I have with humans is bias – if they love Kamala then everything about Trump must be evil. And if they love Trump, anyone who disagrees with him is antichrist. The same applies to those who love Tinubu but think Obi is a scam and those who love Obi but sees nothing good in Tinubu – just low vibration, low frequency human consciousness – symptom of an ‘Unstretched’ Mind.
There are very few humans who are conscious of their own bias and are genuinely making efforts to KEEP AN OPEN MIND. These ones have STRETCHED their minds.
I have learnt so much from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his political moves.
I have learnt also from President Donald Trump.
I have learnt from the Holy Koran just as I have learned from the Holy Bible.
And That’s how I maintain a constant flow of inspiration – by keeping an open mind.
Trump’s intentional use of Crypto, Religion and Nationalism is worth studying.
Crypto is the modern financial culture – it’s a cult.
Religion is an ancient universal culture – it’s a cult.
Nationalism excludes people who are not from your nation while placing your nation first – it’s a cult.
This cult strategy wins every time if well executed.
If you want to win an election in your country, align with the ideals of the majority. If they want to deport all immigrants, champion it even if your wife and biggest donors are both immigrants.
Politics is a mind game. If you don’t understand this, you are still a baby. The difference between a smiling Trump and a frowning Trump is Mind Game. Your mind will effortlessly liken him to the lamb and Lion branding of Jesus.
Good morning!
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Ladies beware of this man. He tricked me that he’ll divorce his wife & marry me not knowing they’re all fat lies!
I met this guy in 2022. I thought he was genuine & i fell for his looks not knowing that he is Lucifer’s twin brother who dresses in suit & tie. We dated for 3yrs but, he never took me to his house. He claims to be married with 2 kids but unhappy & also convinced me that he was no longer interested in his wife, promising to divorce her to be with me
He claims his parents pressurized him to marry the girl & after 4 yrs he’s fed up with the marriage & wants a divorce because he’s not happy in the marriage. I took him for his word after he successfully convincing me I’m the one that he truly loves & wanted to be with, promising to marry me as soon as the divorce proceedings with his wife was over, i believed him. During this time, I became pregnant with his child, & we now have a one-year-old daughter.
However, I’ve since discovered that he never initiated any divorce proceedings. Instead, he’s been using me emotionally & financially. instead of him giving me money like a man will normally do for the woman he claims to love, he has been collecting money from me. His latest excuse is that he doesn’t want to marry a woman with children from previous relationships. Gerald, so after 2 yrs you just realized that I’m a baby mama of 2 kids from different relationships!!? After using me all this time. I swrr Gerald, my God will surely Ponizh you!!
Ladies, plz beware of this guy, i want to xp0z h!m so others wouldn’t fall for his lies. pls, don’t fall for this guy. he’s even cute for nothing, he’s not even good in bed, a 2 minute man who wines his waste like an old grandmother who is sick of waist pain & on top of that, a fat l!år & a big ch!tt! plz help me xp0z this guy, he’s full names are Chanfe Gerald ike, he works as a traveling consultant”
UNIVERSITY of Zambia student’s quest to become a doctor has been temporarily halted after he was together with his ‘business’ partner for stealing phones from six students.
The student, Mike Musonda, 26, and his co-accused Equinox Tembo,24, unemployed, were jailed three years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing six phones valued at more than K14,000.
Musonda and Tembo appeared in court last week charged with six counts of theft, offences committed between August 1 and October 31, 2024.
Between the same dates, the duo stole a samsung galaxy M34 worth K4,500 from Grace Chanda, while in the second count, the accused stole an Iphone 6 worth K2,000 from Beatrice Mutale.
Accusations in the third count are that the accused stole a Huawei Pic Lite with K2,500 from Natasha Nyawa and that in the fourth count, the duo also stole an Itel S23 phone worth K2,500 from Catherine Chipasha.
In count five, the accused stole an Itel KB7 worth K2,600 from Dorcas Moyo and later stole a Techno pop 6 valued at K,1,800, the property of Mishel Siwale, in respect of the last count.
The both admitted the charges before Lusaka magistrate Amy Masoja-Chilangwa and told the court they had no claim to right to the phones.
Evidence is that during the material times, the first complaint, Ms Chanda, an UNZA student, was on her way to campus when she met Musonda, who introduced himself as an entrepreneur.
Musonda, who informed Ms Chanda that he was looking for people to ‘work’ with, later introduced her to Tembo, while at UNZA campus.
At the time, Ms Chanda had called her friend Beatrice Mutale informing her about a ‘job’ the two gentlemen were offering.
The accused later told Ms Chanda and Ms Mutale that they needed to capture their details so that they could give them identity cards for the ‘job’.
The accused then got a Samsung and an iPhone phone from the ladies on the pretext that they would get some details from the gadgets.
Musonda left with the phones leaving behind Tembo with the ladies before the latter also excused himself claiming that he wanted to use the toilet before he disappeared.
After realizing that they had been duped, the two ladies rushed to the university main entrance to alert security.
On the way, the duo met Tembo who then fled before the ladies ,security guards and other students pursued him while shouting thief.
After being apprehended, Tembo led security guards to the apprehension of Musonda before the duo was taken to Kalundu Police Post.
When news of the detention of the duo spread through campus, other affected students emerged and reported that their phones were equally stolen in a similar manner.
The affected victims went to Kalundu Police Station and gave their statements and positively identify the accused as the ones who stole their phones, which were not recovered.
In mitigation, Musonda, a medical student, asked for forgiveness because he had learnt a lesson while in remand
I’ve seen how much my friends are in pain because they now know that freedom is important. I’ve lost my sister and I am the first born. If I go for a long time, my family will be in pain” he said.
The convict said his conduct was motivated by joining bad company saying “It’s just that the friends I met made me start doing bad things’,” Musonda said.
The court heard that Musonda is a third year student but never wrote exams.
“So, instead of studying you were duping people” the magistrate said.
On his part, Tembo equally asked for leniency, pledging never to re-offend because “I am not supposed to do bad things. I want to go back to school. I want to rewrite biology”.
“You want to join him(Musonda) after rewriting biology,” the magistrate queried.
The magistrate observed that the convicts were not fully remorseful for stealing students phones, which carry vital information.
She sentenced them to three years imprisonment each.
