The Virginia Tech shooting occurred on April 16, 2007, at Virginia Tech, a public university in Blacksburg, Virginia. A gunman, identified as Seung-Hui Cho, opened fire on students and faculty, resulting in the deaths of 32 individuals and injuring many others. It remains one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. The tragedy prompted widespread discussions about gun control, campus safety, and mental health resources. In response, Virginia Tech implemented new safety measures and emergency response protocols to better protect students and staff in the event of future incidents.