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During evening rush hour on a Monday in New York City, a gunman named Shane Devon Tamura shot and killed four people in a Park Avenue office building, marking the deadliest mass shooting in the city since 2000. The NYPD responded swiftly, deploying specialized units and technology to locate Tamura, who eventually took his own life on the 33rd floor of the building. Want More Context? 🔎

A 28-year-old teacher, Andrew James McGann, has confessed to the random stabbing murders of Clinton and Cristen Brink while they were hiking with their daughters at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas. McGann was arrested after a manhunt; DNA evidence linked him to the crime, and he had recently moved to the area to teach. Want More Context? 🔎

A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 struck near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on Saturday night, causing brief shaking in parts of the New York City area. While there were reports of confusion and minor impacts, New York City Emergency Management stated there were no injuries or major damage, and USGS noted such quakes are rare but not significant. Want More Context? 🔎

Melissa Mays, a Flint resident, remains skeptical about the safety of her water despite Michigan's claims of progress in addressing the 2014 water crisis, which led to health issues for many, including her son. While federal officials assert that Flint's water now meets EPA standards, Mays and other residents demand further action, reflecting deep mistrust in local leadership after years of contamination. Want More Context? 🔎

A 51-year-old woman, Teodora Mendoza, was killed, and another person seriously injured in a dog mauling incident at Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino, California. Police responded to the scene, where multiple strays were found; one officer shot a charging pit bull, while 14 dogs were later removed from the park as the investigation continues. Want More Context? 🔎

Loni Anderson, known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on "WKRP in Cincinnati," passed away at a Los Angeles hospital just days before her 80th birthday after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her husband Bob Flick, her children, and grandchildren, and was celebrated for her contributions to television and film, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Want More Context? 🔎