1 Five Killed In Wisconsin Workplace Shooting
The investigation into yesterday’s shooting at the MolsonCoors brewery in Milwaukee is continuing. Officials say five people were killed when another employee at the facility opened fire. The suspect – who has not been named, but is described as a 51-year-old male – reportedly died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police Chief Alfonso Morales said the scene has been secured and all remaining employees at the facility have been allowed to go home. So far, he has declined to confirm reports that the shooter had recently been fired. As for the victims, their names are also being withheld pending family notification. MolsonCoors CEO Gavin Hattersley calls the incident an "unthinkable tragedy. “We are a family here at Molson Coors in Milwaukee and this is an unspeakable tragedy for us,” he offered at a press conference last night. “All across Milwaukee and Wisconsin, there are folks that are associated in some way with our employees at Molson Coors, and I'd ask you to stay close with them — and particularly the families of those who lost their lives today.”
2 Korean Air Flight Attendant Who Flew To LA Diagnosed With Coronavirus
Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed that a Korean Air flight attendant has been diagnosed with coronavirus/COVID-19 shortly after flying to L.A. Apparently, the woman may have spent time in the city as well. Diagnosed in South Korea, it’s been confirmed that the woman had worked flights between Los Angeles and Seoul–Incheon International Airport on February 19th and 20th – but also, reportedly serviced a flight from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Seoul on February 15th. As for how she may have contracted the virus, the Yonghap News Agency reports it may have been from a South Korean church group on a pilgrimage to Israel. So far, 30 members of that church group have been diagnosed with coronavirus. On a related note, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has confirmed that a 23-year-old U.S. soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea has also tested positive for the illness. The soldier is currently in self quarantine at his off-base residence while officials work to determined who he’s been in contact with. At last check, just over 82-thousand people have been infected by the virus worldwide – and 28-hundred have died. On the plus side, nearly 33-thousand have recovered.
3 Trump: Risk Of Coronavirus Low, Safety Top Priority
While many are winding into a panic about the coronavirus dubbed COVID-19, President Trump says Americans should rest assured that he'll do whatever is necessary to keep people protected. He says he’s also ready to spend whatever is needed to do it. The White House has requested two-and-a-half-billion dollars...while some lawmakers say that figure should be closer to eight-billion. In an address last night, the President called the risk low, crediting travel restrictions in place. He's also put Vice President Pence in charge of the response. Pence says he's working with health experts and state leaders daily and will add more staff to help. This update comes as national cases has jumped to 60. At last check, just over 82-thousand people have been infected by the virus worldwide – and 28-hundred have died. On the plus side, nearly 33-thousand have recovered. Meanwhile, Pope Francis is expressing his closeness with potentially coronavirus-inflicted patients – greeting a crowd at the Vatican with hugs and kisses during Ash Wednesday services. The worst outbreak COVID-19 outside of Asia is in Italy with more than 400 cases and at least 12 deaths. At his weekly audience, the Pontiff gave support to patients and the health care workers treating them. He kissed a few of the children and hugged more than a dozen others.