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Today in History: Tragedy Strikes: Gunman Targets Sandy Hook Elementary
12/14/2025
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- On December 14, 2012, a tragic mass shooting unfolded at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Adam Lanza, 20, killed 26 people, including 20 children aged six and seven, and six adult staff members. Earlier, he fatally shot his mother before taking his own life as first responders arrived. This event profoundly impacted the nation.
