Connecticut Elementary School Massacre Sparks Nationwide Grief
A 20 year old gunman killed his mother then opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown Connecticut, massacring 26 people including 20 children. He died by self inflicted gunfire after driving to the scene with multiple firearms. President Obama urged meaningful action as details emerged.
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Newtown
Conn
Virginia Tech
Barack Obama
White House
Adam Lanza
Sandy Hook
New England
New York City
Lanza
Nancy Lanza
Paul Vance
Wate Press
St. Rose of Lima
How to tell the kids about the Sandy Hook massacre
A nationally certified school psychologist offers tips for parents fielding children’s questions after the Connecticut elementary school shooting. He notes younger kids ask simpler questions, stresses calm, honest basics, reassurance of safety, and avoiding graphic detail. older kids benefit from asking back what they’re thinking and hearing.
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Sandy Hook
Connecticut
Bryan Greeson
York County
S.C
Greeson
Reader Reactions Call for Safer Schools After Conn. Shooting
The Gaston Gazette shares Facebook responses to prevent future disasters. Readers urge locked doors with entry codes, increased school safety, mental health vigilance, and security measures like buzzers and metal detectors, noting fears for children and calls for action.
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Connecticut
the Gazette
Gaston County
Tenet
Courtland Hillman
Notable ages and towns listed for local residents
A short notice lists individuals with ages and hometowns: Judy Montoya 41 of Gastonia, Gerald Adams also of Gastonia, Sandra Campbell 72 of Lowell, Elizabeth Dellinger 77 of Lowell, Bill Cherry 47 of Belmont, McKinley Corry 70 of Blacksburg South Carolina, and Willie Moore 81 of Gastonia.
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Judy Montoya
Gastonia
Gerald Adams
Sandra Campbell
Lowell Elizabeth Dellinger
Lowell Bill Cherry
Belmont McKinley Corry
Blacksburg
S.C
Willie Moore
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Halifax
Randy Erwin
Lauren Frame
Mark Mason
Sallie Sterling
Earline Levin
High Point
Mary Jennings
Brevard
James Reese
Cramerton
Katherine Sisk
Charlotte
John Huggett Sr
Sharon
Bertha Hardin
Shelby Margie Sigmon
Waco
Samuel Warlick
Shelby Rex Clark
Clover
S.C. Kelly Jones
Belmont Cecil Jonas
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