Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Where do stories come from?

Every writing teacher gets visited by students who can't think of anything to write. Where do stories come from? they ask. From life duh. Stories are all around you, everywhere. In the paper, for example. Here's a news item that could lead to a fine story...

91-year-old accused of University Place killing


UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. —

A 91-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his caregiver at a group home in University Place.

Pierce County sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer says the 38-year-old man was preparing to take the older man to a medical appointment Tuesday when he pulled out the gun.

The victim was taken to St. Joseph hospital where he died.

He worked part-time at the home, which is owned by his parents. The 91-year-old had lived since December at the home with four other patients.

Investigators are looking into how he got a gun.

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