3 Things to Know for Friday, April 21

Arkansas conducted its first execution in a dozen years. (Courtesy of AP News)

Champs-Elysees gunman:

  • On Friday, the Champs-Elysees gunman, who was responsible for the murder of a police officer days before the French presidential election, was almost apprehended by police. Two French police officers detained the shooter, but then freed himself. French investigators 39-year-old Karim Cheurfi is responsible for this attack. Prime minister Bernard Cazaneuve responded to the attack, saying, “Nothing must hamper this democratic moment, essential for our country.”

Arkansas execution:

  • Arkansas made use of the death penalty for the first time in almost 12 years. Ledell Lee was executed by lethal injection, Thursday afternoon, after being on death row for more than 23 years. The state currently has plans to execute three more inmates before the end of next week.

Temple football spring game:

  • Temple football will hold its annual spring game tomorrow at 12 at Edberg Olson field. The main storyline of the spring has been the quarterback battle between Anthony Russo and Logan Marchi. Both players will look to inch closer to winning the starting job tomorrow afternoon.

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