Reports of Violence in the US and UK

May 4, 2026, 16:40

Introduction

This report talks about violent crimes on May 3 and May 4. These events happened in the USA and the UK.

Main Body

On May 4, a person shot people near Arcadia Lake in Oklahoma. Twelve people went to the hospital. Police are looking for two men in masks. In London and Essex, UK, there were other attacks. People used guns and knives. Police arrested two men in Essex. In Washington State, USA, there were three more crimes. One person died. A man also hit police with a car and ran away.

Conclusion

Police are still working. Some criminals are in jail, but some are free.

Learning

🕒 The 'Past' Secret

Look at these words from the text:

happened
shot
went
used
arrested
died
hit
ran

These words tell us the action is finished.

The Simple Pattern: Most words just add -ed to the end to go to the past.

happen $\rightarrow$ happened
use $\rightarrow$ used
arrest $\rightarrow$ arrested

The 'Rebel' Words: Some words change completely. You must memorize these!

go $\rightarrow$ went
run $\rightarrow$ ran
shoot $\rightarrow$ shot

Quick Tip: When you see -ed, think "Yesterday."

Vocabulary Learning

police

law enforcement officers who keep the law

Example:The police arrived quickly to the scene.

hospital

a place where sick or injured people are treated

Example:She went to the hospital after the accident.

mask

a covering for the face to hide identity or protect

Example:He wore a mask during the shooting.

attack

an act of violence or assault

Example:The city faced a surprise attack.

criminal

a person who breaks the law

Example:The criminal was caught by the police.

jail

a prison where criminals are kept

Example:He was sent to jail for his crimes.

free

not in jail or prison; allowed to leave

Example:The prisoner was free after serving his sentence.

gun

a weapon that shoots bullets

Example:The police found a gun at the scene.

knife

a sharp cutting tool that can be used as a weapon

Example:The attacker had a knife.