Police Provide New Details on Newtown, Conn. School Shooting
A day after releasing the names of the victims, Connecticut State Police Lt. Paul Vance officially identified Adam Lanza, 20, as the assailant who shot his mother, Nancy, four times in the head before taking her guns to the school and carrying out the horrific carnage. He said Lanza emptied ‘several magazines’ from a high-powered Bushmaster AR-15 rifle at his victims. Vance said police found ‘multiple’ 30-round magazines and hundreds of additional bullets at the school. Vance indicated that Lanza used a Glock 10 mm to take his own life as authorities arrived at the school, preventing further bloodshed.
Earlier in the day, authorities evacuated a Roman Catholic church roughly a mile from Sandy Hook when a threat was called in during services. Police searched the St. Rose of Lima church and its rectory after clearing the people who had assembled for the noon Mass.
Msgr. Robert Weiss said a parishioner who answered the church’s phone heard a man say ‘I’m coming to kill, I’m coming to kill.’ Police were then called to the scene to conduct the evacuation and search.
During the news conference, Vance noted that the individual who called in the threat — and others who have made terrorizing comments or engaged in deliberate misinformation via phone or social media — ‘will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.’
Prayers and support from around the world have been sent to Newtown. President Barack Obama arrived late Sunday afternoon and planned to meet with families of the victims, first responders and speak at a 7 p.m. interfaith service. Players from the New England Patriots, New York Giants and New York Jets football teams wore special stickers on their helmets to honor the memory of the victims.
The Newtown school district will be closed Monday, but is scheduled to reopen Tuesday. School officials have revealed no plans to reopen Sandy Hook. According to a Monroe Courier report, when the district decides students from Sandy Hook are to begin attending classes again, students will be sent to Chalk Hill Upper Elementary School, 7 miles away.
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Bring ‘Over You’ to ‘The Voice’ in Tribute to Oklahoma
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert brought their much-decorated ballad 'Over You,' which they penned together about the death of Shelton's brother, to 'The Voice' on Tuesday, performing the intimate and deeply personal song with a different purpose.
Jake Owen Split His Pants During Concert in South Carolina and You Won’t Believe What Happens Next
May 22, 2013 12:58 PM I gotta say, the tighter, the better, when it comes to Jake Owen and his jeans. He, unlike some artists, has a great butt. During a show in South Carolina, his fans got a quick peek at his sexy bum when his pants spit on stage.
OK for Oklahoma Live Broadcast Photos
May 22, 2013 9:54 AM Donating now to help the victims of the Oklahoma tornado now and check out our photos from this morning!
• Visit: Red Cross Office located 29 S. Stockwell Road to donate in person
• Call: (812) 471-7200 from 5am-65pm and a member of the phone bank can take your donation
• Click: redcross.org/tristat
Eric Church Is ‘In the Process’ for His Next Album
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Veteran Reporter Has Emotional Breakdown While Covering Oklahoma Tornado
Dozens of people including children were killed after a massive tornado tore a swath of destruction through an area outside Oklahoma City yesterday. In fact, it was such a terrible scene that local KFOR reporter Lance West broke down while reporting the news.
Kellie Pickler Wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Kellie Pickler has been named the winner of Season 16 of 'Dancing With the Stars,' besting Disney star Zendaya in the final two. "Grandpa Ken, we got you the trophy buddy," partner Derek Hough shouted, referring to the man who raised Pickler. NFL player Jacoby Jones finished third, with gymnast Aly Raisman finishing fourth.
Country Whuppin’ – Jon Pardi Vs. Eric Paslay
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You Can Help the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado with Donations to the American Red Cross
May 21, 2013 3:35 PM The devastation in Moore, Oklahoma goes beyond comprehension and the death toll, unfortunately, continues to rise after yesterday's massive tornado that all but leveled the town of Moore. All of us in the Tri-State want to do anything we can to help and the best way to help is by making donations to the American Red Cross by calling 812-471-7200 or online at redcross.org/tristate.
Oklahoma’s Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado
Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music -- Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and Blake Shelton are just a few who have roots there, with one superstar having grown up in Moore.
Survivor of Oklahoma Tornado Finds Her Dog During Live Interview
May 21, 2013 1:00 PM I have discovered that when all seems lost and that the darkness of a tragedy overwhelms you, miracles DO happen and prayers are answered.