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Courthouse Shooting Sparks Outcry | Durham News
A shocking shooting erupted outside the Wilson County Courthouse as LaToya Lucas, charged in the murder of 16-year-old LaDarrius Simmons, arrived — allegedly in retaliation for his death. The victim is in critical condition, and LaDarrius’s mother, Kimberly Simmons, who was inside court for her son’s case, called the day the “scariest of her life.” She’s pleading for an end to violence, urging the legal system — not revenge — to deliver justice. Security has been massively ramped up around the courthouse, with tactical officers and a K-9 unit on standby. The suspect, 21-year-old Abdul…
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