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6 dead in shooting rampage at Kirkwood City Council
The last things Charles Lee "Cookie" Thornton said to his family were "To God be the glory" and that he loved them. Then Thornton headed to Kirkwood City Hall, gunning down a police officer outside. He then burst into the City Council meeting just after the Pledge of Allegiance and opened fire, shooting another officer dead and apparently targeting public officials he's sparred with in the past. [more] POST-DISPATCH |
SUNDAY'S COVERAGE
Remembering their fallen and preventing more violence
The rampage has prompted security reviews at government buildings across the region. [more]
The view from Global Foods: How immigrants see an American tragedy
It looked like a normal Saturday here. Sort of. [more]
Municipal leaders pray for Kirkwood's mayor
Region's officials gather at hospital where Mike Swoboda remained in critical condition. [more] MULTIMEDIA
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