Bishop Fenwick High School senior charged in random murder of Danvers woman "wanted to kill someone for a long time," police say - CBS News
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High school senior charged with murdering random woman after telling police he wanted to kill someone.
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Random killings by students highlight potential gaps in school threat assessment systems that could affect community safety.
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A Bishop Fenwick High School senior has been charged with the random murder of a Danvers woman. Police say the student told investigators he "wanted to kill someone for a long time." The case involves what authorities describe as a random killing, indicating the victim was not specifically targeted. The student now faces murder charges in connection with the death.
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The student faces murder charges and authorities are examining threat assessment protocols in schools.
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