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A "recovering academic", I have left the world of research and teaching Psychology. My current focus is on offering hypnotherapy, Reiki, and spiritual support for clients and hospice residents. I like to express myself through the arts, especially drama (the quirky-comic relief part),stand-up comedy, painting, and the fiber arts.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

HOT FLASH!! shooting in NW8 restaurant

A story reported by MSN states that there was a double-shooting at a restaurant in NW8 on Friday night. Harry Morgan's, a "Kosher-style" deli on the Hi Street, just moments from the NW8 Starbucks where I hang out, and directly across the street from the Hospice Charity Shop, was hit by a gunman at 9 pm on Friday. He fired shots inside the restaurant, and two people waiting to pick up their take-out orders were struck by bullets A 31-year old man and a 15 year old boy were hit. Both have non-life-threatening injuries.

No arrests have been made. The report indicates that former celebrity Rachel Stevens of S Club 7 and her family were unharmed. Thank the Force for that!

Our thoughts, however, go out to the wounded victims and their families and all the diners, shoppers and residents who were traumatized by the senseless violence. Blogmama wonders if TeenE knows the younger victim, who is the same age as she.

UPDATE: TeenE has confirmed the identity of the younger victim as PM, a "friend" she does not know well, but someone who is in her grade at ASL.

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