Littleton, Colorado, High School Students Massacre Classmates
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Education, Crime
- Subcategories: Murder, Homicide, Execution, Assassination, Bombs, Bombings, Explosions
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: Colorado
- Date: April 20, 1999
Article abstract: Two Columbine High School students, armed with guns and bombs, entered the school and opened fire. Though some students and teachers escaped, others became trapped in the school. Twelve students and one teacher died before the killing spree ended.
A Suburban Setting
The Denver suburb of Littleton, Colorado, seemed like a safe place to raise families. In April, 1999, with only a few weeks left of school, most students were counting down the days until summer arrived.
At Columbine High School, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were...
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