Kumbra: Humble dwelling of poor woman burns in fire, valuables lost
Puttur: In a tragic incident, a ramshackle dwelling of a poor woman was partially burnt in a fire at Sarepuni Padedka near Kumbra of Olamogru village in Puttur. Many valuable items, including documents and cash were burnt in the incident that happened on Friday.
Padmavathi, the owner of the cement sheet roofed, construction net-screen draped hut, lost Rs 15,000 cash kept in a bag, documents and many other things in the fire. The net-screen covering two sides of the hut, which has no walls, was also burnt down. Padmavathi, a widow, was living with her 8 year old son in the humble dwelling.
On Friday, Padmavathi had been to work as usual. She rushed back from work when her neighbours informed her about the disaster. However, the damage had already been done. Along with other things, she also lost groceries stored at the hut.
Sampya police have registered a case in this regard. Kedambadi VA Sridhar has visited the spot for an inspection.
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8 children between ages of 1 and 14 dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
Shreveport(US) (AP): A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in shootings at two different homes early Sunday in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, police in Shreveport said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were shot and some of the children were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.
The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.
Police did not release the name of the suspect but did say he was an adult male. The shootings were the result of a “domestic disturbance,” Bordelon said.
Officials said they were still gathering details at the crime scenes south of downtown Shreveport — the two homes and a third location.
“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb in January 2024, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
At a news conference outside the residence where one of the shootings occurred, officials appeared stunned, requesting patience and prayers from the community as they sorted through multiple crime scenes.
“I just don't know what to say, my heart is just taken aback,” Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. “I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur.”
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents. “It's a terrible morning.”
Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate. In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting that involved an officer after a police pursuit into Bossier City on Sunday morning.
State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.
Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said in a statement that he and his wife were heartbroken. “We're deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene,” he added.
