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Which mental illness was Kinkel suffering from?
Which mental illness was Kinkel suffering from?
What was the motive behind the Umpqua Community College shooting?
What was the motive behind the Umpqua Community College shooting?
Where do most school shooters obtain firearms?
Where do most school shooters obtain firearms?
What is a common characteristic among school shooters?
What is a common characteristic among school shooters?
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Which school shooting is often referenced as the one that started the trend of shootings in schools?
Which school shooting is often referenced as the one that started the trend of shootings in schools?
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What did Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold do after killing 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School?
What did Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold do after killing 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School?
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What did Kipland 'Kip' Kinkel carry with him during the shooting at Thurston High School?
What did Kipland 'Kip' Kinkel carry with him during the shooting at Thurston High School?
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Study Notes
School Shootings
- Kipland 'Kip' Kinkel, the Thurston High School shooter, suffered from antisocial personality disorder, a mental illness characterized by a lack of empathy and disregard for others.
- The motive behind the Umpqua Community College shooting remains unclear, but a possible reason is the perpetrator's desire for notoriety and fame.
- Most school shooters obtain firearms from family members, friends, or by stealing them.
- A common characteristic among school shooters is a history of social isolation, depression, and feelings of marginalization.
- The Columbine High School shooting, which occurred in 1999, is often referenced as the one that started the trend of shootings in schools.
- After killing 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold committed suicide by shooting themselves.
- Kipland 'Kip' Kinkel carried a semi-automatic rifle and a pistol with him during the shooting at Thurston High School.
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Test your knowledge about the tragic events at Columbine High School in this quiz. Learn about the details surrounding the shooting and its impact on school safety.
