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Eric Harris

Eric Harris was one of the perpetrators of the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. He was a student at the school and, alongside fellow student Dylan Klebold, planned and carried out a tragic attack that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Harris was characterized by a troubled mental state, fascination with violence, and interest in weaponry and explosives. The incident drew significant media attention and raised concerns about bullying, mental health, and gun control. Harris’s actions remain a significant case study in understanding complex factors behind such acts of violence.