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Another shooting in the US, 12 people were injured

A shooting incident has just occurred at a shopping center in Columbia City (South Carolina, USA) injuring 12 people, not long after the shooting on a tram at the city center. New York.

City police chief William Holbrook said the shooting happened in the Columbiana mall at 2pm on April 16 (local time), according to Reuters.

A total of 12 people were injured, of which 10 were shot, but no one was in danger of life. The other two were trampled while fleeing for cover. No one was killed in the incident.

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Police car at the scene of the shooting in Columbia

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Mr Holbrook said the incident may not have been an act of random violence but rather a conflict between a group of people who knew each other and had weapons.

At least 3 people have been arrested in connection with the case shootings. Police discovered at least three people with weapons in the mall and one of them opened fire.

The incident occurred after the shooting on a subway train in New York City on April 12, leaving 10 people wounded and 19 others injured. Suspect Frank James threw smoke grenades onto the train and opened fire on the passengers.

After a large-scale manhunt that lasted 30 hours, the 62-year-old suspect was arrested and detained on charges of terrorism. Many people have provided information for the police to find the suspect, including five people who provided important information for James’ arrest and will share the $50,000 prize, according to Reuters.

So far, authorities have said nothing about the gunman’s motive, but investigators say they are verifying lengthy online videos allegedly taken by James, which include comments aimed at the mayor. cities, the homeless and the subway system.

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