![]() The other – a 19-year-old who investigators think may have known one of the victims and had four handguns – was held Tuesday night and police will recommend two counts of second-degree murder against him, Edwards said. Police initially detained two people but later said one was not involved. "And so, I say to all the victims, you're in our prayers, and all those first responders, emergency personnel, and everyone helping their fellow Americans that this is the right thing to do at the right time, and we're going to get through this.A gunman opened fire as hundreds of people stood outside after a high school graduation ceremony Tuesday evening in Richmond, Virginia, killing two people and wounding five others, the city’s interim police chief said.Īs merriment turned to terror around Richmond’s Monroe Park, other people were hurt as they tried to escape the gunfire, including a 9-year-old girl who was hit by a car, Richmond Interim Police Chief Rick Edwards told reporters Tuesday night. We stand together as the United States of America. "This is one of those times when we aren't Democrats or Republicans. And the federal government is not going to walk away. We're going to get through this together. He also insisted he and the federal government would be doing everything possible to help people in their time of need.ĭuring a press conference, he said: "I want folks in all these states to know: We're going to get through this. President Joe Biden said the US was seeing "one of the largest tornado outbreaks in our history" on December 12. He did note that among that 74, 12 of those who died were children. On December 14, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that the current death toll of 74 had not increased. Newsweek has contacted Triplett for comment. There are no overhead costs and all extra costs will be funded by me personally. "I'd like to int out that 100 percent of all funds raised will be used in the purchase of toys. "So far we've raised $10,000 independently but with the help of this go fund me we'll raise even more. "We're then going to gift wrap the toys, I'll dress up as Santa, and we'll hand the toys out to kids most in need. ![]() Walmart has also agreed to provide a 25 percent discount on all purchases for us. I'm going to Walmart daily to buy truck loads of toys. There's a lot of kids living in shelter, in temporary government housing, or staying with friends and families. "I chose to raise money for kids that lost everything to the damage. I live in Mayfield Kentucky that was recently hit with a tornado. The message on the page reads: "Hey everyone. It so far has raised over $5,000 of its $20,000 goal. ![]() ![]() The goal is to buy "toys for kids that lost everything in the tornado". Triplett set up a Gofundmepage to help raise money for the children who have suffered through the disaster. (via /QYqiwGTnpf- Josh Benson December 14, 2021 Haunting image from a Mayfield, #Kentucky movie theater. WFLA news anchor Josh Benson shared the pictures to his Twitter account and dubbed the movie theater image "haunting". Please consider helping out in any way you can. This town means everything and has been there for me. My family is safe and my house made it by a few miles. "Thank you again for your concern and accolades. I just felt the pictures should be shared. These past few days have been absolutely heartbreaking. ![]() "It took out most of the town in one big swoop. I live in Mayfield where the tornado hit. "I'm not a professional photographer and I'd barely say that I'm a hobbyist. He added a message that read: "I want to thank you all once again and I hope to thank you all individually. The post has been upvoted over 155,000 times and has upvote rate of 94 percent. Triplett posted a selection of his photos, including the movie theater picture, to the r/pics subreddit this week. Read more Decision to Attend Party May Have Saved Couple From Kentucky Tornado ![]()
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