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A 73-year-old American marine biologist, Kent Carpenter, has been shot dead in a Sibulan house during a home invasion. His Filipina companion was injured; attackers fled with a laptop, cash and a backpack. Investigators are probing the motive; the U.S. Embassy has been notified.
Three men broke into Kent Carpenter’s Sibulan home in Negros Oriental, shooting the 73-year-old marine biologist and raping his companion during a suspected robbery. Police say the attack was planned, not work-related, and a fourth suspect has been arrested while a lookout surrendered.
The Cooley report finds a probation officer failed to share Mohamed Bailor Jalloh’s criminal history with Old Dominion University, which could have led to his removal. Virginia law bars pre-admission inquiries, but allows post-admission checks. The report credits heroic actions by Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and cadets in disarming the gunman and notes swift commitment to implementing recommendations.
Two civil lawsuits allege that federal agents’ operations in Minneapolis, part of Operation Metro Surge, violated the rights of Renee Good and others. The suits seek damages and name high‑level officials and officers among the defendants. The cases follow killings that sparked widespread protests.