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Judge sets sentence for Austin Thompson in Hedingham mass shooting that killed 5

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Husband of Hedingham mass shooting victim speaks about Thompson sentence

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Austin Thompson sentenced to life without parole in Hedingham mass shooting

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Police investigating after child killed in East Durham neighborhood

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Hear closing arguments from Austin Thompson's sentencing hearing

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Man killed south of downtown Durham is city’s 2nd homicide in less than 24 hours

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Hedingham killer can’t remember or explain mass shooting, psychologist says

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Teachers testify Hedingham shooter showed no red flags. ‘Are you sure?’

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Man killed near downtown and boy injured in overnight Durham shootings

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Durham police investigate deadly shooting; teen injured in drive-by

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Austin Thompson's defense points to acne medication as cause in Hedingham mass shooting

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'Are you sure?' Hedingham shooter's English teacher saw no red flags

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Man charged with stealing shoes, jewelry and tools at NC Central and Durham Tech

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Defense points to acne medication in Hedingham shooter’s sentencing hearing

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Judge sets sentence for Austin Thompson in Hedingham mass shooting that killed 5

How you can help solve fatal Garner shooting as police ask for public’s help

Judge sets sentence for Austin Thompson in Hedingham mass shooting that killed 5

Husband of Hedingham mass shooting victim speaks about Thompson sentence

'What we were hoping for' says fiancee of Hedingham shooting victim after sentencing

Austin Thompson sentenced to life without parole in Hedingham mass shooting

Police investigate child death in East Durham neighborhood

Police investigating after child killed in East Durham neighborhood

Can an acne pill affect the mind? Expert weighs in on minocycline and violence

Missing man’s body found at a graveyard. Homicide suspected, NC sheriff says

Hear closing arguments from Austin Thompson's sentencing hearing

Man killed south of downtown Durham is city’s 2nd homicide in less than 24 hours

Hedingham killer can’t remember or explain mass shooting, psychologist says

Teachers testify Hedingham shooter showed no red flags. ‘Are you sure?’

Durham school official charged in alleged child-abuse case is fired from district

Man killed near downtown and boy injured in overnight Durham shootings

Durham police investigate deadly shooting; teen injured in drive-by

Austin Thompson's defense points to acne medication as cause in Hedingham mass shooting

After viral mistake, Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden faces GOP calls to resign

'Are you sure?' Hedingham shooter's English teacher saw no red flags

Man charged with stealing shoes, jewelry and tools at NC Central and Durham Tech

Ex-Wake Forest Chamber president pleads guilty to embezzlement

Defense points to acne medication in Hedingham shooter’s sentencing hearing

AG Jeff Jackson touts the benefits of federal gun ballistics database

NC marks milestone in use of gun database that links crimes nationwide