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Three people are killed and fourteen others injured in a series of shootings in the small Kansas cities of Newton and Hesston.
On February 25, 2016, a series of coordinated shootings in the Kansas towns of Newton and Hesston resulted in three deaths and fourteen injuries.
In the evening of February 25, 2016, a gunman opened fire in Newton, Kansas, killing one person and wounding others before fleeing the scene.
Hours later, the suspect carried out a separate attack near Hesston, fatally shooting two German tourists who had stopped by chance.
The perpetrator was apprehended after a brief manhunt, bringing an end to a night of terror in these tight-knit communities.
Local residents and law enforcement grappled with shock and grief in the wake of the violence.
The incident reignited national debates over gun control and public safety measures.
Community vigils and support efforts highlighted Kansas citizens' resilience in the face of tragedy.
2016
a series of shootings in the small Kansas cities of Newton and Hesston