27 Dead, Including 18 Children in Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting in Newtown CT

December 14, 2012 by Janet Shan Leave a Comment

SHOCK: According to news reports, 27 people were killed, including 18 children, in Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown CT. This is a sad, sad day for America.

White House: Obama remains committed to trying to renew ban on assault weapons - @Reuters

UPDATE: Federal law enforcement official says gunman at Connecticut school was a 20-year-old man from CT carrying two handguns.

Report: Person in custody; officials trying to determine whether person had role in Connecticut school shooting -@petewilliamsnbc

Fox News: A law enforcement official said the shooter, who is dead, is believed to be a father of one of the students at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Authorities recovered a Glock and Sig Sauer 9mm handgun, but it was unclear who killed the shooter, who wore black combat garb and a military vest.

White House: Obama spoke with FBI Director Robert Mueller, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy to receive latest information on school shooting, express condolences - @NBCNews

Connecticut gunman had ties to school; 1 of guns was .223-caliber rifle, law enforcement official says - @AP

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About Janet Shan

Janet Shan is a freelance journalist, blogger and social media consultant. Janet specializes in political and social commentary, as well as business writing. She is the founder and managing editor of the Hinterland Gazette. She is putting the finishing touches on her new novel, a mystery based in the hills on Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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