Capital Region reacts to Columbine shooting: 1999

Capital Region reacts to Columbine shooting: 1999

April 20, 1999 – two seniors at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado shot and killed 12 classmates and a teacher. Then, killed themselves. At least 20 other students were hurt. Back then, it was the worst school shooting in the United States. Here's our coverage from back then, showing how people in the Capital Region reacted.

April 20, 1999 – two seniors at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado shot and killed 12 classmates and a teacher. Then, killed themselves.

At least 20 other students were hurt.

Back then, it was the worst school shooting in the United States.

Here’s our 1999 coverage showing how people in the Capital Region reacted.