Copycat shootings prompt tougher school safety talk
Georgia education chief warns staff to search lockers and expel students after a Georgia suburb faces a teen gunfire incident echoing Columbine. Experts say copycat violence follows coverage and public outrage, not a guaranteed surge, as authorities weigh deterrents and moral education.
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Tough but fair administrator helps gunman surrender at Heritage High
Conyers Georgia. Assistant principal Cecil Brinkley on his last class day confronted Thomas Solomon Jr. who had fired and wounded students. Brinkley calmly approached the kneeling shooter, urged him to hand over the 357 Magnum, and the gun was placed in Brinkley’s hands after he spoke to him. Solomon was detained in juvenile custody. Brinkley, with 23 years at Heritage High, was praised by students and Superintendent Peccia for keeping order and handling the crisis with firmness and humanity.
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Smoldering Gun Control Debate Moves to the House
Democrats push for House action by Memorial Day on the juvenile justice bill and new gun restrictions after the Senate passage. Republicans aim to delay floor debate until mid June while hearings proceed. Clinton urges quick votes and a higher handgun age, amid competing positions on limits.
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