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The old, short-lived town of Purissima, located in the now-unincorporated part of the county, has the markings of a place that would attract g…

Losing a pet often is the first time children encounter death. Psychologists and pet bereavement specialists say the experience can be an opportunity for profound emotional learning and influence how young people process grief as adults. They say parents and guardians can help children accept the painful permanence of death and guide them through a healthy and healing mourning process. Children as young as 4 may struggle to grasp the concept of death, while older children may need more emotional support. A child’s closeness to a pet and whether the death was sudden also can shape individual responses. Experts advise parents to avoid euphemisms and to share their own feelings of grief.

At least 10 people including the gunman have been killed at an adult education center in what Sweden's prime minister called the country's "worst mass shooting." But a final death toll, a conclusive number of wounded and a motive hadn't yet been determined hours later. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson gave a news conference in Stockholm in the aftermath of Tuesday's tragedy on the outskirts of Orebro. The city is located about 200 kilometers or 125 miles west of Stockholm. The school serves students over age 20. Primary and upper secondary school courses are offered as well as Swedish classes for immigrants, vocational training and programs for people with intellectual disabilities.