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Attempted Second-Degree Murder Charges Filed Against Jewish School Shooting Suspect

Joel Bowman, the suspect in the shooting outside a Jewish school in Memphis, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder, among other charges. Bowman, who was diagnosed with PTSD, allegedly fired shots while trying to enter the school. A childhood friend of Bowman's believes that he did not intend to harm anyone and attributes the incident to a change in medication and a serious mental illness episode. Bowman is currently in the ICU and stable, with no visitors allowed except for law enforcement.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|

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Attempted Jewish School Shooting Thwarted by Memphis Police

Police in Memphis shot and injured a man who attempted to open fire at a Jewish day school. The suspect failed to enter the school due to its security measures and fled the scene in a truck. After locating the vehicle, the driver emerged armed with a gun, prompting an officer to shoot him. The motive for the attack is still unknown, but acts of violent antisemitism are reportedly on the rise across the country.

via The Guardian US|

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