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Mt. Vernon shooting: Slain victims ID’d, charges filed

Authorities have announced charges in a weekend shooting in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, that claimed the lives of two people.

Community prayer vigil to be held after deadly shooting in Mount Vernon

The community of Mount Vernon is invited to attend a prayer vigil for peace after a deadly shooting early Sunday morning.

One arrested following deadly Mt. Vernon shooting; police still seeking tips

A 22-year-old woman has been arrested, and two victims have been identified following a shooting in Mt. Vernon over the ...

7 shot Sunday morning at 'non-sanctioned' gathering in Mt. Vernon, Illinois

MT VERNON, Ill. — Two people were fatally shot and several others were injured on Sunday morning at a “non-sanctioned event” ...
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UPDATE: Two victims identified, one suspect charged in Mt. Vernon mass shooting

A shooting in Mt. Vernon early Sunday morning left two men dead and five others injured, as investigators continue working to ...
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Citation: Mt. Sterling man arrested after attempting to meet decoy teen in Mt. Vernon

A Mount Sterling man was arrested after he drove to Mount Vernon in an attempt to meet a decoy 14-year-old girl, according to ...
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Hundreds gather in prayer after Mount Vernon shooting

Around 36 hours after a shooting in Mount Vernon left two people dead and injured five more, hundreds of residents gathered at The Commons to pray for ...

Vernon police warn about phone scam where someone falsely claims to be an officer

Vernon police are warning residents about a phone scam where someone falsely claims to be an officer. Police said in the scam ...
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Family, friends remember Vernon Dahmer Jr., son of civil rights activist, as a 'gentle' man

Vernon Dahmer Jr., eldest son of slain civil rights leader Vernon Dahmer Sr., has died. We talk to family, friends of the ...