🌱 Cause Of BP Refinery Fire Released + Fatal Junction Avenue Shooting

Hello all. It's me, Brad King, your host of the Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

• The cause of the fatal BP Refinery fire on September 20 has been released.
• A Monroe man has died after standing in the middle of northbound I-75 around 2:41 AM Sunday morning.
• Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur will join local health care professionals and families to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday, November 1.

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But first, today's weather:

Clearing and mild. High: 67 Low: 43.

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Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:

1. Federal investigators with the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board have released the cause of the BP Refinery Fire that killed Ben and Max Morrissey on September 20. The investigation is ongoing, but the cause was determined to be flammable chemicals that were accidentally released. (WTVG)
2. Devontae Shackelford, 33, has died after standing in the center lane of northbound I-75 just over the Michigan border. Shackelford had left his vehicle around 2:41 AM Sunday before being struck by multiple vehicles and all but one fled the scene. (WTOL)
3. Four people were shot in the 700 block of Junction Avenue just before midnight Friday. Gino Highsmith, 67, and 50-year-old Dennis Washington suffered fatal injuries while the identities of the other two adults have not been released by the Toledo Police. (WNWO)
4. Toledo Police responded to St. Vincent Medical Center after an 18-year-old was admitted for non-life threatening gunshot wounds in North Toledo on Saturday. The victim stated they were shot by an unknown person near Tom's Market. (WTOL)
5. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur will join the Protect Our Care "Lower Costs, Better Care" national bus tour on November 1. Congresswoman Kaptur will join local Toledo residents and health care advocates to highlight the Inflation Reduction Act's efforts to lower health care costs for families and seniors. (WTVG)

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Today in Toledo:

• Nintendo Gamers' Guild - Toledo Heights Branch Library (3:30 PM)
• Teen Hangout - West Toledo Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Teen Open Mic Cafe - Toledo Public Library - Main Branch (4:00 PM)
• ASL Basics - Mott Branch Library (6:00 PM)
• Massage for Self-Care - Lagrange Branch Library (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Raising Cane's is now open at the French Quarter Square in Perrysburg and the public will have a chance to win free food for a year. (WTOL)
• A Toledo man was hospitalized after being stabbed by an unknown assailant on Sunday morning around 3 AM. (WTOL)
• Toledo Police are investigating a shooting that was reported around 5 PM at a gas station near the Franklin Park Mall on Sunday. (WTVG)
• A group of Toledo doctors held a fundraiser at Tekela for an upcoming trip to provide aid in Ukraine. (WTVG)
• The American Federation of Teachers stopped in Toledo Sunday for the "Get-Out-The-Vote" bus tour. (WTOL)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Brad King

About me: I have been a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and University of Toledo grad (Go Rockets!). I'm old enough to remember when the Mud Hens were still playing in Maumee. The Glass City has seen some amazing revitalization and I am so excited to share every update with you!

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