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education1 year ago•7 min saved

Addressing Special Education Staffing Shortages and Safety Concerns

Fred Jimenez, a special education instructional assistant in San Antonio, died from injuries sustained after being pushed by a student, highlighting the dangers faced by special education staff due to staffing shortages. These shortages can lead to unsafe conditions, as educators often work alone with students prone to aggressive behavior. The Northside Independent School District struggles to hire and retain staff due to low pay, exacerbating the issue. The incident underscores the need for better funding and support for special education programs.

via NPR|

#education #education-funding #special-education

legal1 year ago•3 min saved

Family Sues Oregon Hospital for $35M After Security Guard's Fatal Shooting

The family of Bobby Smallwood, an Oregon hospital security guard killed while protecting a maternity ward, is suing Legacy Good Samaritan hospital for $35 million. The lawsuit claims the hospital ignored multiple warnings about the attacker, PoniaX Calles, who had a history of violence and was allowed to remain on the premises despite threats. Smallwood was shot by Calles, who was later killed by police. The family alleges the hospital's failure to follow safety protocols led to Smallwood's death, and they seek damages for the loss.

via The Guardian US|

#hospital #lawsuit #legal

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"City Winery Server Fatally Stabbed by Coworker in West Loop"

Francois Swain, a 47-year-old server at City Winery in Chicago's West Loop, was fatally stabbed by a coworker, Clarence Johnson, who has a history of felony convictions. Swain's family, who had always been concerned about his safety during his commute, are now grappling with the tragic reality that he was killed at his workplace. Johnson has been charged and remains in custody awaiting trial.

via WLS-TV|

#chicago #city-winery #crime

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Worker Charged in Deadly Shooting at Chester Linen Company

A deadly shooting at Delaware County Linen near Philadelphia, allegedly due to an ongoing dispute, resulted in the deaths of two brothers and injuries to three others. Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz, 61, has been charged with homicide and other offenses. He was apprehended shortly after the incident and faces additional charges for carrying a concealed weapon without a license.

via The Associated Press|

#arrest #crime #homicide

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Disgruntled Worker Kills 2, Injures 3 in Pennsylvania Linen Company Shooting

Two people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester, Pennsylvania. The suspect, a disgruntled current employee, was arrested in the nearby city of Trainer. This incident adds to the growing number of mass shootings in the U.S. this year.

via CNN|

#arrest #crime #gun-violence

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Food-Throwing Woman Sentenced to Fast-Food Work

A woman who violently threw food at a Chipotle worker in Ohio has been sentenced to work in a fast-food restaurant for two months instead of serving jail time. The judge offered her the opportunity to "walk in the victim's shoes" and learn how people should be treated. Violence against fast-food and retail workers is on the rise, with a survey finding that 6 in 10 retail employees have witnessed a violent incident at work in the past year. The victim, Emily Russell, expressed relief at the outcome and hopes the attacker will gain a different perspective on the challenges faced by workers.

via CBS News|

#assault #crime #empathy

healthcare2 years ago•1 min saved

Nationwide Children's Hospital cited for workplace violence failures.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio has been fined $18,000 by the US Department of Labor for failing to protect its employees from violent outbursts by patients at its newly created Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion. The hospital failed to prevent patients from physically assaulting staff, including nurses and mental health professionals, and also failed to properly document employee injuries. The hospital has 15 days to comply with the citation, request an informal conference with the area’s OSHA director, or contest the findings.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|

#employee-safety #healthcare #mental-health

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Deadly Shooting at DMAX Engine Plant in Ohio Leaves One Dead and Two Injured.

A man fatally shot his coworker and wounded another employee at a General Motors engine factory in Ohio on Thursday night. The shooter, who was involved in a feud with the victim over a woman, then shot himself in the head. The woman they were fighting over also works at the plant but was not injured. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed yet. Production at the plant has been suspended until further notice.

via NBC News|

#crime #feud #general-motors

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Deadly Shooting Spree in Georgia Leaves Three Dead, Including McDonald's Manager

A Georgia man, Kentavious White, killed his workplace manager, mother, and grandmother before taking his own life. White lured his manager, Amia Smith, to the door of a McDonald's in Moultrie before shooting her and then himself. Police found White's mother and grandmother shot dead in their adjoining homes less than 2 miles away. White is believed to have been involved in a gunfight less than 48 hours before the deadly shooting. The killings in Moultrie came a day after a gunman in Atlanta killed one person and wounded four others at a medical office.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#crime #georgia #mcdonalds

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Georgia Man Involved in Gunfight Prior to Killing 3, Police Say

A man in Georgia killed his workplace manager, mother, and grandmother before taking his own life. The man had been involved in a gunfight less than 48 hours earlier. The police found the security video from a McDonald's in the south Georgia town of Moultrie, which showed the man shooting the store manager before shooting himself. The man had been involved in a gunfight on Tuesday at the home he shared with his mother. The McDonald's reopened Friday, with purple ribbons tied to doors and employees wearing purple to honor the victim.

via ABC News|

#crime #georgia #gunfight

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Louisville Shooter's Parents Apologize and Share Mental Health Struggle in Exclusive Interview.

The parents of Connor Sturgeon, who killed five co-workers at a Louisville bank, said their son had been struggling with mental health issues for a year and had seen a psychiatrist and was taking medication. Just days before the shooting, he had a panic attack and called his mother. She set up an appointment with a psychiatrist, but he bought an AR-15 assault-style rifle and killed five co-workers while livestreaming before police fatally shot him. The Sturgeons said their son shouldn't have been able to buy the rifle because of his mental state.

via LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY|

#crime #gun-control #louisville

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Louisville shooter's parents open up about son's mental health struggles and tragic shooting.

The parents of Connor Sturgeon, who killed five co-workers at a Louisville bank, said their son had been struggling with mental health issues for a year but was seeing a psychiatrist and taking medication. Just days before the shooting, he called his mother to say he had had a panic attack and needed time off work. The Sturgeons said their son shouldn't have been able to buy the AR-15 assault-style rifle used in the attack because of his mental state. The families of four of the victims declined to comment, but one family said the shooting "didn't have to happen" and called for gun control.

via ABC News|

#crime #gun-control #louisville

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Louisville Shooter's Parents Open Up About Mental Health Struggle and Regret.

The parents of Connor Sturgeon, who killed five co-workers at a Louisville bank, said their son had been struggling with mental health issues for a year but was seeing a psychiatrist and taking medication. Just days before the shooting, he called his mother to say he had had a panic attack and needed time off work. The Sturgeons said their son shouldn't have been able to buy the AR-15 assault-style rifle used in the attack because of his mental state. The families of four of the victims declined to comment, while the family of Joshua Barrick, one of the victims, called for gun control.

via The Associated Press|

#crime #gun-control #louisville

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Nurse's Shooting Rampage at Tampa Nursing Home

A security camera video shows Felicia Johnson McGee, a nursing home employee, shooting her coworker during an argument outside The Bristol at Tampa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. The victim was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. McGee was charged with attempted murder in the second degree and aggravated battery.

via WFLA|

#attempted-murder #crime #nursing-home

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Louisville Shooter's Brain Tested for CTE After Mass Shooting

The family of Louisville shooter Connor Sturgeon plan to test his brain for CTE, a rare condition that can be caused by repeated concussions and result in aggressive behavior, in search of an answer for why he killed five colleagues last week in a workplace rampage. Sturgeon had legally purchased his AR-15 rifle days earlier, passing background checks despite the fact he'd been seeking treatment for anxiety and depression. His family were at a loss over what could have driven him to commit such violence.

via Daily Mail|

#crime #cte #louisville