Adam Lanza was the perpetrator of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012. He was born on April 22, 1992, and had a history of mental health issues. Lanza was 20 years old at the time of the incident, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, including 20 children. Following the shooting, Lanza took his own life. The event sparked national debates about gun control, mental health awareness, and school safety. Investigations revealed that Lanza had access to firearms owned by his mother, Nancy Lanza, who was also a victim of his actions.