RT Eva Vlaardingerbroek (@EvaVlaar)It happened again.An illegal Iraqi migrant, known to the authorities, has been arrested again after having previously released, for pushing a 16 y/o girl in front of a train in Germany. The girl did not survive.According to new information from the prosecutor's office, police received a report shortly before the incident because the man was causing a scene at the station. When they arrived he had already pushed the girl in front of the train. He was questioned, but was REL ...

Government Relations & Policy - Maryland Governor criticizes the President's comments as validating the feeling of neglect in chronically underserved communities, viewing it as a political game rather than genuine concern for safety [4] - Governor invited the President to visit Baltimore to educate him about the community and the work being done to address violence [8][9] - Governor accuses the President of lying about him and highlights the President's snide personal comment [10][13] - The President's administration has cut $30 million in gun violence prevention funding for Maryland [10] - Maryland is facing direct shots from the federal government, including the firing of over 12,000 Maryland federal workers and denial of federal disaster relief support [22] Public Safety & Crime - Baltimore City was averaging almost one homicide per day before the current administration took office [4] - Under the previous administration, Baltimore's homicide rate nearly doubled, and the non-fatal shooting rate doubled [5] - The current administration in Baltimore has implemented a new philosophy to address violence and public safety, including investments in local law enforcement, technology, and the community, leading to historic drops in violent crime [5][6] - Governor advocates for federal legislation banning ghost guns and investment in license plate readers as better strategies to fight crime [11] Political Landscape - The President views deploying National Guard troops to cities as a partisan project targeting Democrat-run cities [1] - There is a perception that the President's actions are targeting cities led by Black American leaders [7] - Some Democrats are looking for a strong governor figure to stand up to the current administration, with Governor Moore being mentioned as a potential candidate [20]

Community Awareness & Law Enforcement Collaboration - Encourages communities to report suspicious behavior or concerning statements, including suicidal tendencies or acts of violence, observed on social media or among co-workers [5] - Emphasizes the importance of informing law enforcement about potential threats, even if uncertain, allowing them to filter information and potentially prevent tragedies [4] - Suggests family members or school staff reach out to local law enforcement or school resource officers with concerns about individuals expressing violent thoughts or having access to weapons [7][8] - Highlights the role of professional counselors and school social workers in monitoring and intervening in concerning situations [9] Impact of Tragedy & Community Response - Acknowledges the trauma inflicted upon students and the grief experienced by the Minneapolis community following the school shooting, where two children, ages 8 and 10, lost their lives [12][13] - Commends the first responders, including Minneapolis police officers and mutual aid agencies, as well as the medical teams at Children's Hospital and HCMC, for their efforts in responding to the tragedy [15][16] - Highlights the resilient spirit of the Minneapolis community and their ability to support each other in times of crisis [15] Context of Recent Events in Minnesota - References the recent loss of political figures in Minnesota due to violence, adding to the existing pain and grief in the state [13][14] - Mentions the George Floyd murder and subsequent backlash against police as part of the context of recent difficult events in Minneapolis [11]

Minneapolis police officers responded to a report of a shooting at a mass that was happening at the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church on the block behind me. This worship service was marking the first week of school for children that are attending the Annunciation Catholic School. During the mass, a gunman approached on the outside on the side of the building and began firing a rifle through the church windows towards the children sitting in the pews at the mass.Shooting through the windows, he struck chil ...

Just before 8:30 a. m. , our city experienced an unthinkable tragedy.Minneapolis police officers responded to a report of a shooting at a mass that was happening at the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church on the block behind me. This worship service was marking the first week of school. During the mass, a gunman approached on the outside on the side of the building and began firing a rifle through the church windows towards the children sitting in the pews at the mass.Shooting through the windows, he struck ...

There are no words that can capture the horror and the evil of this unspeakable act. Children are dead. There are families that have a deceased child.You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy, or the absolute pain of this situation. To everybody out there, do not think of these as just somebody else's kids. Those families are suffering immense pain right now.Think of this as if it were your own. Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, giving them every ounce that we can ...

There are no words that can capture the horror and the evil of this unspeakable act. Children are dead. There are families that have a deceased child.You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy, or the absolute pain of this situation. We are a Minneapolis family. But to everybody out there, do not think of these as just somebody else's kids.Those families are suffering immense pain right now. Think of this as if it were your own. Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, gi ...

But to everybody out there, do not think of these as just somebody else's kids. Those families are suffering immense pain right now. Think of this as if it were your own.Every one of us needs to be wrapping our arms around these families, giving them every ounce that we can muster. These were Minneapolis families. These were American families and the amount of pain that they are suffering right now is extraordinary.And don't just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally pr ...

thing about this is of course we've talked about Washington DC it's the nation's capital federal government congress uh could get involved work with the president and together as we've been talking about Reverend Al for a long time figure out how to partner with the city and and that hasn't happened and now we're talking about Chicago we're talking about New York City neither one of those cities are in the top 10 for most violent cities in America and if you want to look per capita They need to do no more t ...

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