Mass Shooting at Newtown, CT, Elementary School

It deeply saddens us to report on a tragic shooting incident at the Sandy Hook Elementary School (K-4), 12 Dickenson Drive,, Newtown, CT, that took the lives of twenty children and six adults (including the school principal and the school psychologist). In addition, the shooter, who had apparently killed his mother earlier in the day at their home, took his own life.

From throughout this region, school and other community leaders expressed their support for the people of Newtown during this ordeal, and a number of related vigils are being held.

May those who died in this tragedy rest in peace.

Media reports:

The News-Times: 28 dead including 20 children, gunman in Newtown shooting (15 DEC 12)

Hartford Courant: 28 Dead, Including 20 Children, After Sandy Hook School Shooting In Newtown (15 DEC 12)

WFSB-TV: 20 children among 27 victims in Newtown school shooting (14 DEC 12)

The News-Times: Principal, school psychologist ran to help (15 DEC 12)

ABC News: Newtown Teacher Refused to Unlock Door for Police Fearing Gunman's Trick (14 DEC 12)

CNN: Slain Connecticut principal remembered as energetic, positive, passionate (14 DEC 12)

CNN: Connecticut school psychologist was problem-solver, "proud parent" (14 DEC 12)

The News-Times: Reported shooter appeared 'troubled' (15 DEC 12)

NECN: Hundreds pack Conn. church for vigil after rampage (14 DEC 12)

Catholic News Service: Priests near school shooting quick to offer assistance (14 DEC 12)

Police Magazine: Early Moments of Conn. Shooting Heard In Dispatch Audio (14 DEC 12)

Boston Globe Photo Gallery: School shooting in Conn.

Keene Sentinel: For local school officials, shooting hits close (15 DEC 12)

Kennebec Journal: Area educators react to Conn. shooting by checking security, answering questions (15 DEC 12)

Burlington Free Press: In Vermont, sadness, grief and promises that schools are as prepared as possible (15 DEC 12)

Police Magazine: Honoring the Sandy Hook Shooting Responders (14 DEC 12)  (Commentary)

Bloomberg Businessweek: After Connecticut: Guns, Gun Control, and Gun Culture (Commentary) (14 DEC 12)

Related information:

USCCB: Cardinal Dolan Offers Prayers for Families, Victims of Connecticut School Shooting (14 DEC 12)

NASP Statement on Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT

NASP: Tips for School Administrators for Reinforcing School Safety

NASP: A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope

NASP: Coping with Crisis - Helping Children With Special Needs

NASP: Responsible Media Coverage of Crisis Events Impacting Children and Youth

Police Magazine: 8 Ways To Make Your Campus Safer (14 DEC 12)

International Association of Chiefs of Police: Guide for Preventing and Responding to School Violence (2nd Edition)

National PTA: School Violence

FireRescue1: Newtown school shooting: First responders must be prepared for the rollercoaster of emotions (14 DEC 12)

FireRescue1: Newtown school shooting: Aurora Fire Chief's perspective (14 DEC 12)

Background information:

Newtown Police Department

Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Company, Newtown

Town of Newtown

Wikipedia: Newtown, Connecticut

National Association of School Psychologists

Google Map: 12 Dickinson Drive, Newtown, CT