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Austin police investigate homicide in North Austin

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3 weeks ago

May 23, 2024

www.kxan.com – Abigail Jones – 2024-05-23 05:56:49

SUMMARY: The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead late Wednesday night at the Villas de la Plaza Apartments in north Austin. Officers responded to a call around 10 p.m. and discovered a man in his 30s with trauma-related injuries in an apartment on Middle Fiskville Road, near I-35 and East Rundberg Lane. Medics attempted to save him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. APD does not believe there is a public threat, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or the APD Homicide Unit Tip Line.

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CDC warns of disruptions to ADHD meds after $100M fraud arrest

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1 hour ago

June 16, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Lauren Irwin – 2024-06-16 06:43:09

SUMMARY: The CDC warns of potential disruptions in ADHD medication access following the arrest of two executives from a California-based digital health company for a $100 million fraud scheme. Ruthia He, Done Global Inc.'s CEO, and David Brody, the clinical president, allegedly conspired to distribute Adderall and other stimulants for non-legitimate purposes via telehealth, exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic. This situation is compounded by an ongoing prescription drug shortage. The CDC advises patients to obtain medications from licensed clinicians and pharmacies as a preventive measure against rising drug overdose deaths and illegal drug market threats.

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Police: 2 killed, multiple injured at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration

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3 hours ago

June 16, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Chelsea Moreno – 2024-06-16 05:13:04

SUMMARY: In Round Rock, Texas, a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settler's Park on Saturday night resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. The incident began around 10:50 p.m. following a fight between two groups. Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks expressed condolences to the victims' families. Austin-Travis County EMS reported that six people, including four adults and two children, sustained potentially serious injuries and were transported to local hospitals; they were not involved in the altercation. Suspects fled the scene, and police are seeking information from anyone with relevant video or details, reachable at 512-218-5500.

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Detroit splash pad shooting: 2 children among injured, authorities say

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9 hours ago

June 15, 2024

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abc13.com – AP – 2024-06-15 22:36:21

SUMMARY: Eight people, including two children, were injured when a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The suspect, who fired up to 28 times, later died by suicide at a nearby home after being tracked by law enforcement. The incident, deemed random, occurred shortly after 5 p.m. at a city park. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard confirmed the recovery of a handgun and three empty magazines. The crime scene remained active, and victims’ conditions were not immediately known. The shooting coincided with the start of summer vacation and follows previous local tragedies, including the Oxford High School shooting in 2021.

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