It s another incident that has left many on the island shocked - a fatal shooting investigation is underway, this time in the village of Dededo. An act of violence that turned deadly. The Guam Police
Man, 37, arrested in connection with Dededo killing
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A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the Sunday night shooting death of a man in Dededo, according to Guam Police Department spokesman Sgt. Paul Tapao.
Larry James Gagan has been arrested on suspicion of murder, aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony, reckless conduct, discharge of a firearm and purchase or possession of a firearm without a valid identification, Tapao said.
At 9:30 p.m. Sunday, police were called to a home on Ysengsong Road after a reported shooting, Tapao said.
When they arrived, they found an injured 40-year-old man. He was taken to Guam Regional Medical City, where he was later pronounced dead as a result of his injuries, Tapao said.
HAGÃ TÃA (The Guam Daily Post) â For educator Joseph Chargualaf, getting the Covid-19 vaccine offered a sense of relief, especially as face-to-face learning has resumed at Guam Department of Education schools.
Educators fill out questionnaires before entering Guam Regional Medical City to receive the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday morning.
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âI feel fortunate knowing that my body has more chances of fighting off the virus if I ever contract it,â said Chargualaf, who is one of hundreds of educators who have received the Covid-19 vaccine in the last few days.
A large number of public and private school workers turned up Saturday at Guam Regional Medical City to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Six hundred and five doses were administered, according to Janela Carrera, Department of Public Health and Social Services spokeswoman.
Those vaccinated at GRMC on Saturday were among the first school staff to get their shots after the Vaccine and Antiviral Prioritization Policy Committee expanded the priority groups to include public and private school personnel, school bus drivers and Guam-based flight crews. The committee expanded the eligibility Jan. 20.
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In addition to school workers and flight crews, the committee expanded the eligibility criteria to focus on target groups like the homeless population in residential programs and individuals with disabilities.