#braddock plague

BREAKING NEWS October 5th, 2016 Mercy Killings written by Michael Greenwood

Braddock Police Department gave a press conference today regarding chilling homicides that have been occurring throughout the town over the past few weeks. Deputy Jocelyn Clearwater announced that it is the belief of the police that the victims were part of the “mercy killings” occurring in town. She cited a surge in social media posts recently, calling for individuals to “prevent the spread of the disease.”

Since the article about a potential terrorist group infecting the town, there has been an increase in mercy killing related posts, as well as talk of “hunting parties” who seek to go in search of the culprits. A member of an alleged hunting party whose name was not released stated he hopes to “cleanse the town” and “help the townsfolk repent.” Many members of these hunting groups claim to be religious, but not all of them are. Some believe they are doing their civil duty in protecting the town. Others want to do something because they feel that Mayor Parrish, the police, and the CDC are not doing their job. They are frustrated that a cure has not been found yet despite weeks of research and testing.

It is not yet known whether these self-proclaimed hunting parties are simply for show, or are actually to blame for the recent homicides. The majority of reported victims were in fact people infected with the Braddock Plague, but who had no other relation to each other. These victims were in various stages of the disease, and some surviving family members hadn’t even known they were sick. Deputy Clearwater also mentioned that there were a few victims who were not infected at all by the disease. The question of whether they were in the wrong place at the wrong time or some other target still remains.

A survivor of one attempted homicide was able to give a statement to police about her attackers, stating that they hid their faces with masks, bandannas, and scarves. While this violent crime spree has many in fear for their lives, a recent poll told us that there are some who believe that these hunting parties are the only answer to curbing the spread of the infection.

BREAKING NEWS October 3rd, 2016 Wildlife Dying written by Justin Constantine

Within the last few weeks, researchers and scientists have noticed that the wildlife surrounding Mount Prospect has started to die. There are black spots on the grass in the forest and in the park. The trees and plants are starting to wilt at a rapid pace. Some eye witnesses have also noted a sticky, black substance seeping from the bark of trees and stems of flora. 

Birds have suddenly died midair, falling to the ground with little warning. Various other mammals have been found dead throughout the forests as well, including deer, fox, mountain lions, and bears. So far, there have been no reports of mysterious deaths for domesticated animals such as cats and dogs. 

Local produce has started to die, resulting in a shortage of food. The Farmers’ Market has been closed indefinitely. There have also been reports of swarms of various new types of insects. 

Citizens are advised to stay indoors and to eat nonperishable foods such as canned food, peanut butter, cereal, power bars. Dr. Diane Freeman has also told people to continue drinking bottled water as the wells and other water sources are no longer safe. 

BREAKING NEWS August 6, 2016 Infection Testing Catastrophe written by Justin Constantine

Weeks after the start of what is now known as the Braddock Plague, scientists and doctors fear the potential outcome of this disease. More and more people are being diagnosed with the disease each day as they come into the Medical Center. Beds are filling up and soon, resources will start to dwindle as they are being used faster than they can be restocked. Doctors and nurses are being stretched thin at the hospital as they have asked volunteers to stop coming. 

A test was created by local scientists at Mount Prospect University this past week and was used on the first human patients. Unfortunately, the test was inconclusive and also resulted in the deaths of three more patients who were infected and two volunteers who were healthy. As of today, there is still no test to see whether or not you have been infected. Only when you start to show symptoms will doctors be able to potentially diagnose you.