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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 2007

Page

4

President Bush offers prayers for Virginia Tech victims

President George W. Bush expresses condolences for those who lost loved ones at Virginia Tech. He says the nation grieves with the families, holds victims in hearts, and asks for divine comfort for those suffering on this day.

Virginia Tech George W. Bush Laura Bush White House Alberto Gonzales FBI Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Gonzales Justice Department Senate

Virginia Tech shooting: deadliest campus attack in modern history

Gunman killed 32 at Virginia Tech in two attacks two hours apart. He died by suicide after firing on dormitory West Ambler Johnston and Norris Hall, with 15 injured and the campus locked down under police sweep. Authorities offered no motive and questioned warning delays.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech U.S Blue Ridge Mountains Charles Steger West Ambler Johnston Norris Hall

Virginia Tech Faces Scrutiny Over Campus Shooting Response

Questions arise about Virginia Tech authorities handling of the West Ambler Johnston dorm shooting and the later classroom killings. Officials cite a domestic dispute origin while critics point to off campus interviews and two hour delay before campus wide alert.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech Charles Steger West Ambler Johnston

Virginia Tech campus shooting sparks lockdown and investigation

A mass shooting on the Virginia Tech campus left two dead. Dormitory lockdown followed as a phone alert was sent to resident advisers for 900 residents. Security guards swept the campus while officials cited logistical challenges in broader lockdowns.

Steger

Campus shootings toll across years and campuses

The brief notes several lethal campus shootings including a 1966 Texas UT rifle rampage with 16 dead and 31 wounded, plus later incidents at Arkansas and Arizona involving students and instructors in deadly acts, each ending in suicides or further fatalities.

University of Texas

Bush decries Virginia Tech shootings affecting all students

President Bush said the Virginia Tech massacre affects every student nationwide and urged safety in schools. He offered prayers for victims and met with Gov Kaine and Tech President Steger. FBI ATF and Alcohol officials aid investigation. Senate approves condolences resolution.

Washington, D.C Bush Virginia Tech Timothy M. Kaine Charles Steger

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