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  "textContent": "Amigos Mexican Grill in Laurel, Maryland is planning on reopening Friday morning after a chaotic Cinco de Mayo celebration that turned violent.\n\nAmigos Mexican Grill posted on Instagram, \"Hello Amigos, we are back,\" adding that it had reached an agreement with the city of Laurel.\n\nThe restaurant had faced a 30-day closure after a Cinco de Mayo celebration turned violent. City leaders say Amigos misrepresented occupancy and security plans for the event.\n\nThe city of Laurel has not confirmed any agreement with the restaurant.\n\nVideos show the parking lot between Amigos Mexican Grill on Baltimore Avenue and LongHorn Steakhouse crowded with people inside and outside tents.\n\nLaurel police say 24-year-old Michael Dakernu Dennah of Beltsville shot three people.\n\nThe Laurel Police Department said an arrest warrant has been issued for Michael Dakernu Dennah, 24, of Beltsville, Maryland.\n\nDennah is wanted in connection with a shooting that happened May 5 in Laurel.\n\nPolice said officers responded to reports of gunfire and found three people with gunshot wounds. All three victims were taken to local hospitals for emergency medical care.\n\nAfter investigating the shooting, officers identified Dennah as the suspect. Police say Dennah should be considered armed and dangerous.\n\nDennah is wanted on three counts of first-degree attempted murder and three counts of second-degree attempted murder.\n\nPolice said he is also wanted on firearms-related offenses, including use of a firearm in a violent crime, handgun on person and reckless endangerment.",
  "title": "Amigos Mexican Grill plans reopening after violent Cinco de Mayo celebration; shooter still wanted"
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