Tuesday, December 18, 2012
In wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting, Dick's Sporting Goods also has removed all guns from the store closest to Newtown, CT.
In wake of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, two major retailers are pulling the plug on sales of certain semi-automatic weapons nationwide. Dick’s Sporting Goods, one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the world, has suspended sales of some semi-automatic rifles from all stores. The company, which is headquartered in Moon Township, also has removed all guns from its chain closest to Newtown, CT. In a statement, the store said it ordered the move out of respect for the victims and families of Newtown. Friday’s shooting left 20 children, all between the ages of 6 and 7, and six adults dead. “We are extremely saddened by the unspeakable tragedy that occurred last week in Newtown, CT, and our hearts go out to the victims …
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy review their own safety procedures following Friday's shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT.
Sewickley, Edgeworth and Leetsdale police provided additional patrols Monday at schools in the Quaker Valley School District. It was the first day back to school since Friday's fatal shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, CT. Sewickley Police Chief James Ersher said school leaders were in touch with his department over the weekend and Monday, with some asking to review safety protocols with police. Ersher said police were also more visible around Sewickley-area schools. Tina Vojtko, district spokeswoman, said there was a heightened sense of awareness Monday among parents, teachers and local law enforcement. "Student safety has always been a priority for us," Vojtko said. Safety plans Vojtko said principals in all of the …
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All of the 20 children killed Friday were age 6 or 7.
Within hours of Friday’s mass shooting in Newton, Conn., that left 27 people, including 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary, dead, gun-control debates began raging across the country. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Adam Lanza, was armed with an assault rifle and two semiautomatic pistols, according to Connecticut State Police Lt. Paul Vance. All of the weapons were registered to and legally owned by his mother, Nancy Lanza, who was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds at her home. In the days since the shootings, some Democrats in Congress have been pushing for more gun restrictions in the United States, including a ban on military-style assault weapons. While President Barack Obama has not specifically mentioned gun control in …
Amy Rosenberg
9:21 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Why do we not have one person in each office of the school who has gun training and the use of a gun. These brave individuals tried to stop this gunman with their body. If they had a gun and were able to shoot the gunman, we would have lost not one child and half of the adults. We have plenty of individuals with guns protecting the president and his family. Are our children of less value? more ›