Today is Monday, May 24, 2021. Let s get caught up.
These headlines are in the news this morning:Â Shootings at a N.J. house party and a S.C. concert left 3 dead and 2 dozen injured over the weekend; Drake, Pink, The Weeknd steal Billboards show; and Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest major champion at 50.
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Investigators works the scene of a shooting in Fairfield Township, N.J., Sunday, May 23, 2021. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
3 killed, 2 dozen injured in 2 weekend shootings in US
A family house party in South Jersey turned into a crime scene where at least two people were fatally shot and 12 others were wounded, state police said.
Hunt for suspects in targeted attack during NJ mass shooting
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Two people were killed and 12 others injured in a shooting in Fairfield Township, NJ.
NEW JERSEY - Officials in New Jersey are asking anyone with information into a deadly mass shooting during a birthday party in Cumberland County to contact law enforcement.
Two people were killed and 12 others were injured in the shooting at 1029 East Commerce Street in Fairfield Twp. at about 11:50 p.m. Saturday. The gathering followed a party at another location in town that broke up at about 11 p.m. Some of those party goers ended up at the East Commerce Street shooting scene, according to NJ State Police.
There were at least 12 other people between 19 and 35 years of age who were injured and transported to area hospitals. At least one person was listed in critical condition. Some of the injured has been released from hospitals by Monday morning.
One person was arrested. Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae identified that person as 36-year-old Kevin K Dawkins. He was being held in county jail on weapons charges. NJSP Colonel Pat Callahan said he expects additional arrests as their investigation continues.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy called the shooting “horrific.”
“This despicable and cowardly act of gun violence only steels our commitment to ensuring New Jersey leads the nation in passing and enforcing strong and commonsense gun safety laws,” Murphy said in a statement. “No community should ever experience what occurred last night in Fairfield.”
Grant scheme opens for Limerick festivals and events
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LIMERICK City and County Council is reminding festivals organisers and creatives that applications are being sought for funding under the Limerick Festivals and Events Grant scheme.
The local authority, which manages the scheme, has allocated more than €1,1m since it was established in 2017. This investment has provided the stimulus to increase and improve Limerick’s Festival and Events offering and has contributed to Limerick’s reputation as an exciting and dynamic place, said a spokesperson who added that €211,000 is being made available this year including a €6,000 contribution in partnership with Failte Ireland.