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“Bizarre turn of events doesn’t even begin to describe what happened today.” The news anchor reported, as video of the shooting played on the split screen. “Presidential candidate front runner, Mason Alexander was gunned down by his own wife today, right at the finish of the first Presidential debate. Our sources have yet to be able to give us any possible motive for this tragic incident.”
“Mrs. Alexander then proceeded to fire her weapon nine times before Secret Service Agent Barstow was able to subdue her.”
“Mr. Alexander was struck multiple times by shots fired from the Smith & Wesson 380 semi-automatic hand gun, that was registered to Mrs. Alexander.”
“Bazir Malek was unharmed during this shooting.”
“It was the scariest thing I have ever seen!” Said Hollace Brumley, the debate moderator, in a recent interview.
“We have received information indicating that she had been under treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for some time.”
“...speculation that there may have been an addiction to prescription medication combined with alcohol abuse. But as of yet we have no confirmation from the Alexander campaign.”
“She has been admitted to the hospital and remains in critical condition. Her wounds are life threatening. We have agents posted in surgery, and they will be with her throughout the procedures. We have yet to be able to communicate with Mrs. Alexander. She remains unconscious at this time.”
“The family has asked that the media allow them time for healing, and to please respect their wishes for privacy.”
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