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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2000
Page
7
A New England Journal of Medicine study of 10 689 patients at 10 hospitals finds overall misdiagnosis rates for unstable angina and heart attack range from 0 to 11 percent across hospitals. Blacks and women under 35 faced higher error rates, prompting theories about differing symptom presentation and ages at presentation.
An 8 year old boy was stabbed while playing with other children in front of his great grandmother's home in a random attack. The great grandmother and another woman were stabbed while helping. The suspect, in his 20s, fled and remained at large. The child, Kevin Shifflett, was killed. The women were hospitalized in guarded but stable condition and with non life threatening injuries.
Richard Glassel, 61, long known for heated disputes over Ventana Lakes landscaping, stormed a HOA meeting with a rifle and handguns, killing Nila Lymn 69 and Esther LaPlante 75 and injuring three others. Neighbors say a restraining order had been filed against him. He was captured after bystanders tackled him until police arrived.
On the fifth anniversary of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building attack, President Clinton toured the 168 chairs at the Oklahoma City National Memorial. Families, survivors, and rescuers gathered as flowers and mementos filled the seating, with Clinton seeking to honor those lost and the resilience of the nation.
About 300 people gathered in a tan frame church built on the ruins of the destroyed compound to mark seven years since the 1993 siege ended. Speakers recalled the fatal fire that killed more than 80 Davidians as they described the dedication as a rebirth from the ashes.
The Associated Press reports Bush and Gore mark the Columbine anniversary with contrasting gun policy stances. Gore advocates broad reform and reporting sales, while Bush calls for enforcing existing laws and emphasizes school character education. Both favor federal action to curb access to assault weapons and support background checks.
A year after the Columbine massacre, survivors face trauma and fear of balloons. Kim Blair recalls gunshots as she avoids the park and attends private family observances while others plan public remembrances at Clement Park and a statewide moment of silence at the Capitol.
At least nine new lawsuits accuse Jefferson County Sheriffs Department of mishandling the Littleton Columbine shootings. Plaintiffs allege police had a chance to shoot a gunman, failed to rescue students, and ignored warnings. One suit cites a deputy’s view of Klebold, another argues Daniel Rohrcough was killed by police.
A 1999 public sentiment survey discusses gun control after Columbine, weighing tougher laws and enforcement. It asks whether people favor universal trigger locks and the impact of stricter sales rules on gun violence, reflecting divided opinions.
The article notes broad support for background checks and trigger locks, with polls showing women and gun owners divided on gun control. Maryland requires external trigger locks on all guns sold from October, and new handguns must have built in locks. National momentum grows amid political debate and industry action.
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