Authorities believe that in 2022 Austin Thompson, then 15, went on killing rampage, beginning with his older brother

An 18-year-old plans to plead guilty to a 2022 mass shooting in North Carolina that left five people dead – including his older brother – avoiding a trial in February, his attorneys have said.

A written notice filed in Wake county court by the lawyers for Austin Thompson said their client intends to plead guilty to all charges against him.

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Cheshire Constabulary has hit out at the decision not to bring further charges, saying it was ‘not the outcome we had anticipated’

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The actor and comedian has already pleaded not guilty to five allegations from between 1999 and 2005

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The president has justified many significant moves of his second term with inaccurate claims and overstated boasts.

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Surrey Police said the boy, whose age has not been given, was pronounced dead at the scene

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Uprisings in three prisons have killed 10 police officers, presenting another challenge for President Bernardo Arévalo in his fight against corruption and organized crime.

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