Virginia Tech shooting

The Virginia Tech shooting occurred on April 16, 2007, when a gunman, Seung-Hui Cho, carried out two mass shootings on the campus, killing 32 students and faculty and injuring others. It was the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. Cho, a student, used handguns to carry out the attack over two separate incidents before taking his own life. The tragedy prompted nationwide discussions about campus safety, mental health, and gun control, leading to changes in university security policies and mental health awareness efforts.