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A photo from the Polk County Sheriff shows the aftermath of a quintuple shooting outside Lakeland

Former Marine wearing body armor fatally shoots 4 people, including baby in mother’s arms, Florida sheriff says

By Gregory Lemos and Eric Levenson, CNN A former Marine outfitted in body armor fatally shot four people, including a baby, mother and grandmother, at a property outside Lakeland, Florida, early Sunday morning in what the local sheriff called an “active shooter rampage.” The suspect, identified as Brian Riley, 33, then engaged in a firefight

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Eric Robert Rudolph Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of convicted serial bomber Eric Robert Rudolph. Personal Birth date: September 19, 1966 Birth place: Merritt Island, Florida Birth name: Eric Robert Rudolph Father: Robert Rudolph Mother: Patricia (Murphy) Rudolph Education: Attended Western Carolina University, 1985-1986 Military service: US Army, 1987-1989, discharged for smoking marijuana

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National Exercise Program Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the National Exercise Program, the US system for emergency preparation drills. These exercises are mandated by Congress to test and strengthen federal, state and local government ability to respond to potential catastrophic events. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Exercise Division (NED) oversees the National Exercise Program

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Bill Murray Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of actor, writer and director Bill Murray. Personal Birth Date: September 21, 1950 Birth place: Evanston, Illinois Birth Name: William James Murray Father: Edward Murray, lumber salesman Mother: Lucille (Collins) Murray, mailroom worker Marriages: Jennifer Butler (1997-2008, divorced); Margaret Kelly (1981-1996, divorced) Children: with Jennifer Butler:

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Lance Armstrong Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at cyclist Lance Armstrong. Personal Birth date: September 18, 1971 Birth place: Plano, Texas Birth name: Lance Edward Gunderson Father: Edward Gunderson Mother: Linda (Mooneyham) Gunderson Marriages: Anna Hansen (2022-present); Kristin (Richard) Armstrong (1998-2003, divorced) Children: with Anna Hansen: Olivia Marie and Max; with Kristin Armstrong: Isabelle Rose,

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