School shooting in Wisconsin; 7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu; Tech entrepreneur convicted of murder
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- Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School: A 15-year-old girl opened fire at her school in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 16, killing a student and a teacher. The suspect, Natalie Rupnow, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and two students are in critical condition. Police are investigating potential motives, including bullying, and President Biden has called for action against gun violence .
- 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: On December 17, a powerful earthquake struck Vanuatu, causing significant damage. The US Geological Survey reported the quake occurred 30 km west of Port Vila at a depth of 57 km .
- Gilgo Beach Defendant Charged in Seventh Killing: Rex Heuermann, identified as a serial killer, was charged with second-degree murder in the case of Valerie Mack, who went missing in 2000 .
- Musk and SpaceX Under Review for Security Violations: Federal agencies have initiated reviews to determine if Elon Musk's company complied with security protocols meant to protect state secrets .
- Tech Entrepreneur Convicted of Murder: Nima Momeni was found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Bob Lee, a prominent tech executive, by a jury in San Francisco .
| Event | Date | Location | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Shooting | 2024-12-16 | Madison, Wisconsin | A 15-year-old girl shot and killed a student and a teacher at Abundant Life Christian School. |
| Earthquake | 2024-12-17 | Vanuatu | A 7.3-magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage in the South Pacific archipelago. |
| Gilgo Beach Charges | N/A | N/A | Rex Heuermann was charged with a seventh murder related to Valerie Mack's disappearance. |
| Security Reviews | N/A | N/A | Federal reviews are underway regarding Musk's compliance with security protocols. |
| Murder Conviction | N/A | San Francisco | Nima Momeni was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Bob Lee. |
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