United States of americaAt least four students have been killed and four others injured after a shooter opened fire at a hookah lounge in Austin, Texas. Officials gave this information on Monday. According to the information received, the accused fled from the spot after shooting.
Police said that 17-year-old Brayden Bollard died at the scene of the bullet, while the others were immediately taken to the nearest hospital. Police said in the news release that they have identified a person of interest in the shooting and that the shooter “had a prior history with one of the victims.” Police said the suspect left the scene after the shooting.
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The school district in Jerrell, which is about 40 miles north of Austin, said in a statement Monday that the district was “deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students.”
“He was a gifted student and athlete who left a lasting impression on our district,” the Jarrell Independent School District said in the statement. The district said counselors will provide support to students and staff. The district said another student from the district is still hospitalized.
10 injured in drive-by shooting in Florida
Meanwhile, ten people were injured in a similar incident during a drive-by shooting in a central Florida neighborhood, police said. Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor said during a news conference that two of the victims were seriously injured, while the other eight victims’ wounds were not believed to be life-threatening. Lakeland is located approximately 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of Tampa.
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Taylor said, “I’ve been here 34 years and I can tell you I’ve never worked a program where so many people were shot at one time.” Police said a crowd of people gathered in a residential street when a dark blue palanquin rolled down. The miscreants fired from the windows even before the car fled. Officials said officers were actively searching for the vehicle and attackers Monday night.
Taylor said investigators believe the shooting was a targeted attack. Police said marijuana was found at the scene of the shooting, and investigators believe the drug was being sold. Taylor described the neighborhood as “challenging” and said that police have focused heavily on the area in recent years.