Portrait of teen schoolyard shooters and isolation
Seattle experts describe teen gunmen as isolated, angry youths driven by a desperate need for attention. Psychiatrists call it a contagious epidemic, noting many killers show depression, poor coping, and a history of violence or substance involvement, with risk factors including dysfunction at home and peer rejection.
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Kip Kinkel a troubled teen in Oregon high school shooting
Neighbors and classmates describe Kip Kinkel, a 15 year old Thurston High student, as troubled despite a family lauded by the community. He faced prior arrests for possessing a stolen gun and warned of revenge after expulsion, while authorities found the bodies of his parents at their Shangri La home after the cafeteria shooting.
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Lane Community College
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Tony McCowan
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Memorial Day weekend eases Thurston High burn of grief
Thurston High seized a heavy hush as 1 350 students took a long weekend after a gunman attacked in the cafeteria. Police say Kip Kinkel, 15, opened fire wounding 19 and killing Mikael Nickolauson, while Jake Ryker tackled him. Six students remain in good to critical condition. Investigators searched the Kinkel home for weapons and clues as families mourned and counselors offered support.
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Springfield Residents Grieve After Thurston High School Shooting
Bewildered Springfield residents crowded coffee shops and diners to mourn the Thurston High School tragedy. They questioned how such violence could occur in their town while recalling loved ones, hunting culture, and the impact on families. An estimated 400 gathered at a Springfield Luther Church vigil as clergy led prayers for healing.
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