The Columbine High School shooting occurred on April 20, 1999, in Littleton, Colorado. Two students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, carried out a planned attack on their school, resulting in the deaths of 12 students and one teacher. The incident also left many others injured and shocked the nation. In response to the tragedy, discussions about school safety, gun control, and mental health awareness intensified. The shooting led to changes in security measures in schools across the United States and sparked debates about the influence of media and video games on youth violence.