Columbine High School shooting

The Columbine High School shooting occurred on April 20, 1999, when two students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, carried out a planned attack at their school in Colorado. They opened fire, killing 12 students and a teacher, and injuring many others, before taking their own lives. The event shocked the nation, highlighting issues of school safety, mental health, and gun violence. It prompted widespread debate and changes in school security policies, emphasizing the importance of preventing such tragedies through vigilance, mental health support, and safer school environments.