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A man with a history of hatred towards Mormons, fueled by personal grievances and addiction, carried out a deadly attack on a Michigan church, killing four and injuring others, before dying in a shootout with police.
Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old Iraq War veteran and former Marine, drove into a Michigan LDS church, opened fire, and set it on fire, resulting in at least four deaths and eight injuries; he was killed in a police shootout. His military service included one combat tour in Iraq, and his motives remain unknown.
Police in Sanford, Maine, are warning residents about a possibly rabid fox in the Chippendale Drive area after a person walking their dog reported being attacked. The Maine Warden Service is assisting in tracking down the fox, and officials advise calling the police if anyone sees a fox that appears lethargic or unhealthy. Maine has seen an average of around 70 animals per year testing positive for rabies, with raccoons being the most common carriers.
Authorities in Sanford, Maine are alerting the public about a potential rabid fox in the Chippendale Drive area, urging people to report any sightings of lethargic or unhealthy foxes as they do not typically approach humans or pets. Maine game wardens are actively searching for the fox and advise caution when encountering any fox that does not flee.
A murder-suicide involving a mother and her two children is being investigated in Sanford, Florida. The woman's body was found floating in a lake after she jumped from a car parked on a bridge. The bodies of her 5-year-old twins were later discovered at their home. The cause of their deaths is currently unknown, and there were no apparent signs of trauma. The investigation is ongoing.
A mother and her five-year-old twins were found dead in their Sanford home after the mother jumped from a bridge. The children were not shot, and the cause of death is yet to be determined. Neighbors express shock and grief, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness. The community is mourning the loss, and the children's school is providing grief counseling. The mother had a history of depression, but there were no prior allegations of abuse or neglect. Resources for those struggling with mental health or domestic abuse are provided.
A Florida mother, identified as 31-year-old Catorreia Hutto, killed her 5-year-old twins, Ahmed and Ava Jackson, who suffered from a disability, before taking her own life by jumping off a bridge into Lake Jesup. The twins were found dead in their Sanford home during a well-being check. Authorities believe the family was struggling financially, and there were no obvious signs of trauma to the children. The incident highlights the devastating impact of mental health issues and the need for support in times of crisis.
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death on Alexander Avenue in Sanford, Florida, while also dealing with a suicide on State Road 417 at Lake Jesup. The body has been recovered and the road has been reopened, but traffic in the area remains slow moving. Sheriff Dennis Lemma is expected to provide an update on both scenes soon.
The Sanford Police Department has issued a warning about a male imposter claiming to be with Florida Power & Light (FPL) who has been going door-to-door in Sanford neighborhoods, particularly in the Mayfair area, subdivisions near Celery Avenue, and the Historic District. The imposter has reportedly become aggressive when questioned. Residents are advised to contact the police department directly or call the non-emergency line if they encounter the individual, and to refrain from sharing information on social media platforms that may require law enforcement attention.
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has issued a rabies alert for a portion of the Sanford area after a rabid bat was discovered. Residents are reminded to vaccinate their pets against rabies and to avoid contact with unfamiliar or wild animals. The alert is active for 60 days, during which residents are urged to be cautious and to contact animal control if they come into contact with a bat.
Law enforcement shot and killed Al Stenson, the suspect in the deaths of a woman and her three children found dead inside an apartment, at the Slumberland Motel in Sanford, Florida. Stenson barricaded himself at the motel and made statements that he would kill himself or have police kill him. During negotiations, Stenson reached for a firearm on the ground, and authorities shot and killed him. The motive for the shooting is unknown, but Stenson and the victims knew each other, and he may have lived at the apartment.
Al Joseph Stenson, a suspect in the quadruple murder of a woman and her three children in Lake Wales, Florida, was shot and killed by authorities after an hour-long standoff at a motel in Sanford. Stenson had barricaded himself and made statements of self-harm before the officer-involved shooting. The motive for the shootings is unknown, and police have not released the names of the deceased. The case remains active and ongoing.