The Parkland, Fla., school shooting has reignited the national conversation on what can be done to prevent such tragedies, which seem to occur with frightening regularity. read more
Social media can also offer insights into the minds of killers and help prevent school shootings. Dave Cullen is author of the book Columbine, about the 1999 school shooting that took place at Columbine High School in Colorado. read more
On Groundhog Day, Feb 2, 1996 a 14-year-old boy walked into his Moses Lake, Washington, Junior High School algebra class and started shooting. He killed his teacher, two classmates and severely wounded another student. Subsequent media coverage obsessed over the color of his clothes, his insidious planning and the inventory of his arsenal. read more