SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING: 20 CHILDREN AND 6 ADULTS KILLED IN DEADLY MASSACRE
Newtown, CT – Tragedy struck the small town of Newtown, Connecticut, as a lone gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School, leaving 26 people dead, including 20 children and six adults.
The shooting occurred at approximately 9:35 a.m. local time, when the gunman, identified as 20-year-old Adam Lanza, entered the school and began firing multiple rounds from a semi-automatic rifle. Lanza, who was armed with several firearms, also took his own life at the scene.
The victims included 20 children, aged 6 and 7, and six adults, including the school’s principal, Dawn Hochsprung, and psychologist Mary Sherlach.
The children were in two classrooms, and the adults were found in the school’s office area.
The shooting sent shockwaves through the community, with parents rushing to the scene to reunite with their children. The school was evacuated, and students were taken to a nearby fire station to be reunited with their families.
President Barack Obama addressed the nation, expressing his condolences to the families of the victims and calling for stricter gun control laws.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the motive behind the attack.
The community has come together to support the families of the victims, with vigils and memorial services being held throughout the town.
This tragedy has left the nation in mourning, and the people of Newtown will never forget the innocent lives lost on this fateful day.