Columbine High School Shooting
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 lasted approximately 49 minutes and ended with the perpetrators taking their own lives.
The shooting prompted widespread media coverage and discussions about school safety, gun control, and bullying. It led to changes in security measures in schools across the United States and sparked debates about the influence of violent video games and media on youth behavior.