Historical Events tagged with "hesston"

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Crime & Law

Shooting Incidents Dismiss Calm of Kansas Towns

February 25th, 2016 9 years ago

A series of shootings took place in Newton and Hesston, Kansas, resulting in three fatalities and fourteen injuries. The assailant, identified as Cedric T. Lofton, initiated the violent spree at a manufacturing plant and later at other locations. The incidents unfolded rapidly, shocking the local communities. Emergency services responded promptly, attending to the injured and securing the area. The sequence of violence raised questions about gun control and public safety, drawing attention from national media outlets.

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