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Mother of Slain Tenn. Student's Girlfriend Says She Regrets Calling Police After Couple's Fight


Perkins said Thompson and her daughter, a junior, had dated for nine months. The girl called Perkins from an assistant principal’s office earlier Monday, saying she was upset and wanted to leave school early. Perkins said she allowed her to sign out and go home, where the girl indicated she and Thompson got into a scuffle during an argument.
Perkins said she tried without success to reach Thompson's mother before calling police. An officer came to her home to take a statement. Perkins said she also exchanged text messages with Thompson, telling him that an officer would be coming to the school.

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Knoxville school shooting: Police officer among multiple victims at high school


Knoxville school shooting: Police officer among multiple victims at high school
There have been no confirmed reports as to the number of wounded. The incident was first reported at about 4:00 p.m. local time.
By Cullen Paradis
April 13, 2021 04:02 BST
Amass shooting Monday afternoon at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, has left a police officer and others wounded. The school has been secured, according to police.
There have been no confirmed reports as to the number of wounded. The incident was first reported at about 4:00 p.m. local time.
The police officer was reportedly transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. According to Knoxville ABC affiliate WATE, Mayor Indya Kincannon said she visited the officer and said he's in good spirits.

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