Millennium City Star Issue 9

OUT OF THE FRYING PAN... - Gang war escalates with arson and murder in Westside

MILLENNIUM CITY. After the tragic murder of Leonardo Garibaldi (13), the son of Maria Bella Garibaldi, the suspected head of the Garibaldi crime family, the ongoing war between the Cult of the Red Banner and the Garibaldi clan escalated yesterday from firefight to firestorm.

Garibaldi family triggermen firebombed several sites in Westside, including suspected opium dens and drug warehouses, resulting a death toll in almost the hundreds. During this crisis, fire was set to an adjacent appartment building. While firefightes were initially unable to respond, the day was saved by a group of heroes - including the woman tentatively known as "Soulburn", Aedowin and two unidentified men - who managed to evacuate the building and snuff out the fires. These heroes, as well as representatives of the Garibaldi family, were not available for comments. / Derek Johns

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BLUE BOYS BOUNCE BACK

- MCPD to increase membership by year's bend, new unit planned

MILLENNIUM CITY. After the recent rise in crime - especially crimes associated with magic, such as the Chainblade Crisis - the MCPD has decided to step up its recruitment efforts. "We need a few good men and women", Lieutenant Frank Brody, of the MCPD's Major Crimes Unit, stated. "And we need them ASAFP."

Representatives of Mayor Biselle also stated that the city is planning to form a new specialized squad to combat recent, magic-based attacks on police forces. Lieutenant Brody had no comment. / Norah Perkins

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THREE'S NOT A CROWD

- Firemen found dead in burnt ruins

MILLENNIUM CITY. Three firemen were found idead n the aftermath of the recent Westside firebombings, downed by precise, three-round headshots. The wreckage is being searched for more bodies and police officials are tight-lipped about the situation. Witnesses are asked to step forward. More on this as it develops. / Ted Brubaker