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Campus shooting death toll raised to 30 »

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BLACKSBURG, Va. -- A gunman opened fire in a dorm and classroom at Virginia Tech on Monday, killing at least 30 people in the deadliest campus massacre in U.S. history. The gunman was killed, but it was unclear if he was shot by police or took his own life.

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djrevelky
April 16, 2007, 2:52 p.m.
Its 32 now according to Fox News.
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pc25
April 16, 2007, 3:09 p.m.
so tragic
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bubba2
April 16, 2007, 7:18 p.m.
33 including the shooter ... to say that it is HORRIFIC is an understatement. There is no adequate way to express the grief and horror of this ... a gut-wrenching tragedy ...
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KingOfTruth
April 16, 2007, 11:24 p.m.
More than one year before today's unprecedented shooting rampage at Virginia Tech, the state's General Assembly quashed a bill that would have given qualified college students and employees the right to carry handguns on campus.
At the time, Virginia Tech spokesman Larry Hincker said he was happy to hear of the bill's defeat, according to the Roanoke Times.
"I'm sure the university community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus," the Virginia Tech spokesman said.
The proposal, House Bill 1572, was initiated by Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah County, on behalf of the Virginia Citizens Defense League.
But the bill didn't pass its first stage, the House Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety.
Most universities in Virginia require students and employees, other than police, to check their guns with police or campus security upon entering campus.
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eddie107
April 16, 2007, 11:34 p.m.
I moved from Chicago to start a business here, so that I could be with my high school sweetheart, she is getting her doctorate at V.T. and lives on campus.
I dropped everything I had and gave up my career to be with her, but I didn't move fast enough, and she married someone else before I could get here.
I had a bad suspicion she had driven someone crazy when I heard about the shooting. To be honest, my heart almost stopped. But she is ok, and I still wish her well.
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