Columbia University Student Killed, Tourist Injured in Manhattan Stabbings

Photo: GettyA Columbia University student was killed and a tourist was injured in stabbings that took place in Manhattan Thursday night.A suspect was arrested in connection with both stabbings, which occurred at about 11 p.m. near Morningside Park,NBC Newsreported.The New York Timesreportsthat in a campuswide letter, Columbia University president Lee C. Bollinger identified the slain student as 30-year-old Davide Giri.“This news is both unspeakably sad and deeply shocking, as it took place only steps from our campus,” wrote Bollinger.

Columbine High School Shooting Survivor Austin Eubanks Found Dead at 37

Photo: Austin Eubanks/InstagramAustin Eubanks, a survivor of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, was found dead in his home on Saturday,CNNreported. He was 37.Eubanks was found during a welfare check when he didn’t answer his phone, according to Routt County, Colorado, Coroner Robert Ryg.There is no foul play suspected and an autopsy is scheduled for Monday to determine the cause of death.In a statement to news outletKMGH, Eubanks’ family said he “lost the battle with the very disease he fought so hard to help others face.

Columbine Shooting Survivor Austin Eubanks Died of Accidental Heroin Overdose: Coroner

Photo: Austin Eubanks/Instagram Austin Eubanks, who spoke candidly about his opioid addiction after surviving the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, died of an accidental heroin overdose, according to the Routt County Coroner’s Office. The 37 year old wasfound dead in his Steamboat Springs, Colorado homeon May 18, and a coroner says the father of two died of “acute heroin toxicity.” “It was ruled an accidental overdose. It’s sad because we were hoping it was some other cause of death,” coroner Robert Ryg tells PEOPLE.

Columbus Zoo Announces Death of Beloved Elephant Beco Following 'Life-Threatening Virus'

Photo: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium/Facebook The Columbus Zoo is mourning the loss of one of their beloved elephants, Beco. On Saturday, the Ohio facility announced the death of the 13-year-old Asian elephant. Beco died after testing positive for the Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV), a life-threatening virus that affects both wild and captive elephants. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Columbus Zoo Lion Triplets Slay Their First Checkup

Photo: Courtesy Columbus Zoo and AquariumIt’s a hat trick!According to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, their lion cub triplets — three males who have yet to be named — successfully completed their first medical checkup.Naomi the lioness gave birth to the trio on August 16 into August 17.The zoo shared in a Facebook postthat the birth was a surprise to keepers, “since the cub’s late sire, Tomo, underwent a vasectomy in 2018 because his genes are strongly represented within the African Lion Species Survival Program (SSP) population.