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Baby dies after being shot 5 times; dad part of Chicago gang

Contoria Powers

Authorities said Tuesday that an attack in which a 6-month-old girl was fatally shot and her father was wounded was apparently gang-related, and that they are searching for the gunman and the driver of the getaway van.

 

Hells Angel's slaying prompts state of emergency in Nevada city

Hells Angel's slaying prompts state of emergency in Nevada city

Geno Martini, the mayor of Sparks, Nev., cancels a motorcycle event and declares a state of emergency after the fatal shooting of Jeffrey Pettigrew, 51, during a casino melee. The fatal shooting of a California Hells Angels leader during a casino melee with a rival gang Friday night has prompted the mayor of Sparks, Nev., to declare a state of emergency and cancel an annual motorcycle event, authorities said.

 

Jail fight in northern Mexico kills 23

A fight at a jail between rival drug gangs in northwestern Mexico killed 23 inmates on Wednesday, the army said.

 

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