Police identify suspected gunman and 2 people killed at hot yoga studio in Tallahassee
CNN Hollie Silverman November 3, 2018
"As we process the gut-wrenching act of violence that took place this evening in a place of peace in our community, we hold in our hearts everyone who is affected and lift them up in love," officials tweeted from the city's verified account.
(CNN)A gunman on Friday shot six people, two fatally, at a hot yoga studio in Tallahassee, Florida, police said.
The two people killed were identified as Nancy Van Vessem, 61, and Maura Binkley, 21, according to Tallahassee Chief of Police Michael DeLeo. The suspect, Scott Paul Beierle, 40, of Deltona, Florida, died of a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound, DeLeo said. One other person was pistol-whipped. DeLeo said police were unable immediately to draw a connection between the suspect and the victims of the shooting. Around 5:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a call about a shooting at Hot Yoga Tallahassee. read more here
Therapist Michele Lundstrom says that's exactly the help veterans living with PTSD need to heal. A passion that gets them into the right mental state."I'm getting choked up talking about it because I sit with this all the time and I want people to know that you don't have to keep telling it over and over," said Lundstrom. "We can treat the symptoms and the symptoms tell a story and that's what people didn't know when people were returning from Vietnam."
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is extremely common among combat veterans. In the past it's been very hard to treat. But now younger vets in Iowa are learning how to overcome their mental injuries, and live here on home soil with a new found purpose.
"I'm done talking about veteran suicide," said veteran, Troy Peterson. "I got it. I was almost a statistic."
When Troy Peterson got home from Iraq, his life was riddled with addiction and depression. Things got so bad it almost it almost cost him his life.
"On July 30 of 2015 I attempted to take my own life," he said. "I planned it out that that was going to be my last day. I didn't want to admit that I was struggling and I didn't want to admit to my problems."
The next day he woke up in a hospital bed embarrassed and confused. But determined to find a new purpose.
"Best thing that ever happened to me, was that I hit rock bottom."
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His father was missing for decades. Now human remains have been found under the family home
News Channel 6 November 2, 2018
“I’m in shock. I must have been in this house a thousand times,” Tony Mraz said. If the DNA test results on the remains indicate that it is George Carroll, the family said it will bring them some closure plus allow them to finally bury the Korean War Veteran with honors.
LAKE GROVE, NY (News 12 Long Island/CNN) - For nearly six decades, a family home may have held a secret.
Michael Carroll may have unlocked the mystery of what happened to his missing father. Tuesday night, human remains were discovered under the basement.
“I have a messed up basement, but I am really glad we found what we found,” he said.
The family believes the remains could be from George Carroll, a Korean War veteran who went missing in 1961. read more here
'There is hope': Afghan vet releases song about battling PTSD
CTVNews.ca Staff November 1, 2018
A Canadian veteran who served in Afghanistan has released a country song about his struggle to deal with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Graham Trude co-wrote "Seen What I’ve Seen" and hopes to raise awareness of PTSD by donating proceeds from the song to support Wounded Warriors Canada, which runs mental health programs nationally.
Now a police officer in Orangeville, Ont., Trude served with the Canadian Armed Forces for four years with tours of duty in Europe and Afghanistan.
Despite retiring from the military seven years ago, he admits he still has tough days.
“I know other people who have these issues too and I wanted to make them aware that they are not alone and there is hope,” Trude told CTV Barrie.
“It’s not something you can just brush off when you get home. It’s something that really affects not only you but your family as well.” read more here PTSD Awareness Music Video - Graham Trude (Seen What I've Seen)
Two Alaska soldiers found dead in their homes in separate incidents
STARS AND STRIPES By WYATT OLSON Published: November 1, 2018
The Army is investigating separate deaths of two Alaska soldiers found in their living quarters late last month.
Spc. Mason James Guckavan, 21, died of a gunshot wound while in his barracks Oct. 26 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, the Army said in a statement Thursday.
On Oct. 25, the body of Sgt. Andrew James Washington, 28, was discovered by personnel with the military and Anchorage Police Department during a welfare check after he failed to report to his place of duty, the Army said. read more here
