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Young Woman ‘Infatuated’ with Columbine is Found Dead

The FBI had described her as "extremely dangerous."

FBI Says Suspect is ‘Infatuated’ with Columbine

Eighteen-year-old Sol Pais is considered armed and dangerous.

Parents Sue Over District’s Policy to Arm Teachers at School

The school is believed to be the first school system in Pennsylvania to let teachers...

Bomb Threat Empties Sandy Hook School on Attack Anniversary

It wasn't immediately clear if it was related to bomb threats made nationwide Thursday.

Poster Featuring Kindergarten ‘Lockdown Song’ Circulates on Twitter, Facebook

A Massachusetts parent's photograph of a kindergarten "lockdown song" went viral on Twitter and Facebook.

Does the U.S. Experience Far More School Shootings Than Any Other Country?

CNN got the basic facts about international school shooting frequencies right, albeit in a list...

Which Has Killed More People in 2018: School Shootings or Military Service?

The answer to this question depends upon the criteria used for inclusion.

Were AR-15s Used in Every Major Mass Shooting in the United States After Aurora?

An attempt to link the rifle to several major mass attacks circulated widely online in...

Prayer Request for Jimmy Coyne’s Grandson After Walkout-Related Attack?

According to a vague Facebook rumor, the grandson of a man named Jimmy Coyne was...

Was a Student Suspended for Staying in Class During National Walkout Day?

The reasons behind a high school student's suspension were misconstrued in a debate over a...

Did a Firearms-Trained Teacher Accidentally Discharge a Gun in a Classroom, Injuring a Student?

The accidental handgun firing in California was one of two such incidents at schools in...

Did California’s Governor Ban Teachers from Shooting Back at School Shooters?

Several web sites mischaracterized an October 2017 California law preventing school personnel from carrying guns...