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Two killed, four injured in shooting at Washington house party – The Times of India
Two people were killed and four others were reported injured after a gunfire erupted in a house during an ongoing party early Saturday morning in Washington‘s Tacoma, according to authorities.
The Pierce County sheriff’s department reported that a male juvenile had been taken into custody in connection with the shooting, however, his exact age was not disclosed.
The chaos unfolded just before 12.30 am when deputies received multiple calls about a large gathering spiraling out of control.
Witnesses described 30 to 40 young people running and screaming in the street as a fight broke out. Before law enforcement could arrive, gunshots rang out, prompting partygoers and vehicles to flee the scene.
Deputies attempted lifesaving measures on one male victim at the site, but he succumbed to his injuries. Five others managed to get to local hospitals on their own, where authorities later confirmed that another male had died from his wounds. The remaining four victims sustained serious injuries but are expected to recover, according to officials.
Those shot ranged in age from 16 to 21. Nearby homes and vehicles were also struck by bullets, but no additional injuries were reported following welfare checks in the area. Investigators recovered two weapons from the scene as they continue their probe into the incident.
An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found days after being on the lam, strolling on the town streets, and hanging with a group of “blue herons,” officials said.
Cougar Mountain Zoo officials documented “Alice’s” adventures out in Wonderland, Washington, on social media, dubbing their missing wildlife “curious.”
Alice made her way outside the zoo grounds on May 21 and was last seen at Lake Sammamish State Park. That day, zoo officials posted: “Our team has eyes on her at Lake Sammamish State Park. If you see her, do not approach.”
courtesy Cougar Mountain Zoo
Concerned spotters called the zoo’s dedicated phone line to report animal sightings. She was seen strolling on neighborhood streets near Issaquah, Washington. The next day, it was reported that the crane flew east and was last sighted on the southeast shore of the Lake Sammamish State Park, then flew in the direction of the boat launch.
Late in the afternoon on May 22, zoo officials posted, “It is believed that the crane might be hanging out with a group of Great blue herons around the Lake Sammamish State Park Area.”
Followers responded to the missive with promises to help and pithy comments. One poster wrote, “I hope it has a hot bird summer. Screw a cage and a zoo.”
courtesy Trina Doheny/Cougar Mountain Zoo
On Friday evening, a community resident called to report that the crane was spotted “at a home near Peregrine Point.” Then, a resident on Lake Sammamish spotted Alice in their yard along the waterfront and quickly reached out to the zoo. The zoo told CBS News that their team was nearby, and additional staff and volunteers came to help retrieve the bird.
“Alice was gently retrieved at 11:57 PM without incident,” the zoo confirmed to CBS News. “She is now back at the zoo, under the supervision of our staff and veterinarian, and will be closely monitored after her journey. Her bonded partner, Hatter, welcomed her home!”
The Cougar Mountain Zoo was established in 1972, and its primary focus is on endangered species and promoting conservation through education.
courtesy Cougar Mountain Zoo
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General Stephen Whiting told a public forum in Chicago on Thursday that the ambitious defence system known as the Golden Dome was a response to how China had spent the past three decades preparing to target American space infrastructure.
“They have built capabilities to hold at risk our space systems,” he said. “Golden Dome is part of making sure we’re ready.”
Whiting said Beijing’s strategy included deploying weapons in orbit, developing jamming systems and fielding kinetic anti-satellite missiles – all with the explicit aim of blinding and disrupting US military operations during a crisis.
“China has ambitions to be the world’s greatest space power,” he said. “And they are backing that up with action.”
Unveiled this week with an initial US$25 billion investment, the Golden Dome is a sweeping plan to build a layered missile defence architecture to protect the US from long-range and hypersonic threats.
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