In Townville, South Carolina, two children and a teacher were shot at an elementary school playground. None of the three victims were injured fatally, although the father of the suspected shooter was found dead from a gunshot wound at his home less than two miles from the school. The victims had no direct relation to the shooter, and terrorism has been ruled out as a possible motive. The shooter is now being held in custody until further notice.
These types of shootings, specifically at schools, have become more and more prevalent in the news in the past two decades. Since the Columbine High School Massacre in 1999, said to be the deadliest high school shooting in history, the news has been filled with similar events. Sandy Hook and Virginia Tech were two other shootings that moved the country. Regardless of the fact that these incidences vary in their number of victims and location, they all have the common thread that carries much gravity and reverence in our society today; the upsetting truth that any school could fall victim to the same horrors.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/28/us/south-carolina-elementary-school-shooting/index.html
This is so sad to hear yet another school shooting. Why do people have to hurt innocent kids? It is crazy how much somebody's life can change in just one day of going to school. I hope all schools take precautions to ensure safety for all faculty and students at school.
ReplyDeleteAnother?!? I cant believe that there are people in our world that would do such a thing. It is so horrible to hear that another school has gone under this horrific circumstance. Hopefully something more can be done to elevate precautions and safety in schools today.
ReplyDeleteStories like this are so important! With the upcoming election and all of the controversy behind gun control policies, people need to continue to pay attention to events like this.
ReplyDeleteThis is awful. It's no longer a question "If you will be involved in a shooting" but "When will you be involved in a shooting?" The U.S. needs to get a handle on safety precautions.
ReplyDeleteThis is so horrible! Its ridiculous to think that a school isn't a safe place in the world! People need to continue paying attention to these stories so no more can happen!
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